Analytic Functions – PERCENTILE_CONT / PERCENTILE_DISC
This post is part of the series discussing the new Analytic functions in SQL Server “Denali”, CTP3.
Analytic Functions in SQL...
2011-09-22
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A Discussion of SQL Server-Related Topics
Analytic Functions – CUME_DIST / PERCENT_RANK
This post is part of the series discussing the new Analytic functions in SQL Server “Denali”, CTP3.
Analytic Functions in SQL...
2011-09-20
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Presenting Banish RBAR! to Hampton Roads UG
On Wednesday, Sept 21, 2011 at 6:30pm EST, I’ll be presenting Banish RBAR! to the Hampton Roads SQL Server User...
2011-09-19
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Analytic Functions – FIRST_VALUE / LAST_VALUE
This post is part of the series discussing the new Analytic functions in SQL Server “Denali”, CTP3.
Analytic Functions in SQL...
2011-09-15
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Analytic Functions – LAG / LEAD
This post is part of the series discussing the new Analytic functions in SQL Server “Denali”, CTP3.
Analytic Functions in SQL...
2011-09-13
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Analytic Functions – Overview
?This post is the first post in a series discussing the new Analytic functions in SQL Server “Denali”, CTP3, and...
2011-09-13
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Presenting Banish RBAR! at Richmond SQL UG
On Thursday, Sept 8, 2011 at 6:30pm EST, I’ll be presenting Banish RBAR! to the Richmond SQL Server User Group....
2011-09-07
692 reads
Presenting at Curacao SQL UG
On Thursday, Sept 1, 2011 at 7:15pm EST, I’ll be presenting via LiveMeeting to the Curacao SQL Server User Group....
2011-08-31
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Running totals in “Denali” CTP3
One of the things that I’m the most excited about in “Denali” CTP3 is the enhancements to the OVER clause....
2011-08-23
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ORDER BY Clause with clustered index
One thing that I have seen repeatedly is that (too) many people believe that if you have a clustered index...
2011-08-20
1,978 reads
Blogs
Microsoft Fabric OneLake Shortcuts: When to Use Them and When Not To
By James Serra
An architecture scenario Imagine separate Sales, Finance, Shared Data, and Executive Analytics workspaces. Sales...
SQL Server Security Hardening Guide Using the DoD STIG Checklist
Security on your SQL Server is important. That doesn’t need any explaining. But where...
EightKB 2026: Registration is Open!
It’s that time of year again! EightKB is back on August 20th at 13:00...
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Backing Up a DMK
In SQL Server 2025, I have a database with a Database Masker Key (DMK). I want to back up this key and keep a copy offline. When do I have to open this key before running the backup?
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