SQL Server 2012 – Bug in sys.fn_xe_file_target_read_file?
So I finally managed to get my hands on a VM with Windows 2008 R2 SP1 so I could install...
2011-12-01
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Blog Posts
SQL Table variable and temporary table
Table variables and Temporary tables are used interchangeably – but they were designed for different purposes.
Temporary tables were designed for storage...
2011-12-01
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The Blocked Process Report
A few days ago, one of my customers asked if there is a possibility to get a notification
from SQL Server...
2011-12-01
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Using NOLOCK hint
Use NOLOCK hint to avoid block - this is what I have often heard/see in many forums I participate, during local...
2011-12-01
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Buffer Size in SSIS
Behind the scenes in SSIS, the data flow engine uses a buffer-oriented architecture to efficiently load and manipulate datasets in...
2011-11-30
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Convince me to read books (WHERE LEN(argument)
While you wait for my awesome upcoming blog on data exception notification with SSRS, let’s pursue a whim of mine.
I...
2011-11-30
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Day 30: More Fatal Errors and BUGs
Day 30 More Fatal Errors and BUGs
For sql server 2000 and earlier you may get 5242 and 5243 corruption in...
2011-11-30
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DBA in Space: Behind the Scenes—Question 8
Part 1 of Question 8—The question.Part 2 of Question 8—The follow up to the question.This is a continuation of my...
2011-11-30
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December 2011 LV UG Meeting
The Holidays are upon us. It is time to take a break from the hustle and bustle and come out to participate in the local User Group for SQL...
2011-11-30
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December 2011 LV UG Meeting
The Holidays are upon us. It is time to take a break from the hustle and bustle and come out...
2011-11-30
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Blogs
Finding Balance: Things Will Come Up
By Steve Jones
I have a presentation on finding balance in your career that got quite a...
Who Are You Doing It For?
By Brian Kelley
But as I've matured over the years, I came to realize that I needed...
Presenting Twice in May 2026
By alevyinroc
I will be presenting my latest session, Documenting Your Work for Worry-Free Vacations, in-person...
Forums
what data type i should use for roversion col and can i use less than greater
can i use Rowversioncol ( in my database it's synonyme timestamp is used) to...
Radius Latitude Longitude
I have a table with latitude longitude in the format. 45.123456 , -111.123456 ,...
degree of parallelism
Team, I'm trying to figure out what will be the best recommendation to configure...
Question of the Day
A Fun Computer Quote
Which movie featured this quote?
"All programs have a desire to be useful."Happy April Fools! See possible answers