SQL Server – Import text file using xp_cmdshell
There are several options available to import data from external sources to SQL Server. Such as Import & Export Wizard, BULK...
2013-07-29
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Blog Posts
SQL Server Management Studio Rainbow Edition
Reblogged from The SQL Pro: Ever wanted to know the reason behind the Database color scheme in SQL Server Management...
2013-07-29
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What I’m sayin’ is…everything is fine.
Let’s say you are a member of the development team. Your team got a new project in the works, so...
2013-07-29
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SQL Saturday #252, Christchurch New Zealand
TweetSQL Saturday #252 Christchurch, New Zealand
G’day,
Well, these are exciting times for the Christchurch SQL SERVER User Group.
After a period of...
2013-07-28
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SQL Saturday Sacramento was terrific
This year’s SQL Saturday #222 in Sacramento was a blast. This event was certainly the high point of my summer,...
2013-07-28
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Go ahead. Laugh.
I came across one of my twitter friends @DBAReactions tumblr site and gosh! I cannot stop laughing! Here is one...
2013-07-27
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Security Questions: Recommended Security Book
As I mentioned in the introductory post, during the Introduction to SQL Server Security session for Pragmatic Work’sTraining on the T’s, I...
2013-07-27
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Disaster Recovery - Part 1 - Possibly Almost Everything But the Kit
Over the years I have been fortunate or unfortunate enough, depending on who you are to have experienced several disasters...
2013-07-26
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Hardware 201: Selecting and Sizing Database Hardware
On July 25, I had the opportunity to present Hardware 201 for the PASS Performance Virtual Chapter. You can download...
2013-07-26
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Headed to Cocoa for SQLSaturday #231
I’m leaving mid-morning today to drive to Cocoa with my family for a beach weekend and SQLSaturday #231. I’ll be...
2013-07-26
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Blogs
SQL Server Journey (Part 1)- Enterprise Database 2016
By Vinay Thakur
Continued thinking about my Journey blog where we have to look back at the...
PowerShell Remoting for SQL DBAs: WinRM + SSH Guide (Updated 2026)
By SQLPals
PowerShell Remoting for SQL DBAs: WinRM + SSH Guide (Updated 2026) ...
The 2026 Redgate Summit in New York City
By Steve Jones
We’re coming back to New York, which is exciting for me. I love NYC....
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Identities and Sequences II
In thinking about the differences between the identity property and a sequence object, which of these two guarantees that there are consecutive numbers (according to the increment) inserted in a single table?
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