Easier way to view SQL Server job history
Ever get a timeout error when using the “View History” for a SQL Server Agent job? I find this happens...
2011-06-10
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James Serra's Blog
BIDSHelper 1.5 for SSAS, SSIS, SSRS released
BIDS helper is Visual Studio add-in with features that extend and enhance the functionality of the SQL Server 2005 and SQL Server...
2011-06-09
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Top 10 virtualization benefits for the developer
Virtualization is becoming a hot topic lately, and there is no doubt it provides a ton of benefits. But you...
2011-06-08
1,101 reads
Colleges starting to offer business intelligence degrees
Interesting video on eWeek.com called Business Intelligence Takes Higher Education Students to the Head of the Class that talks about...
2011-06-07
1,222 reads
Great white paper: Microsoft EDW Architecture, Guidance and Deployment Best Practices
A fantastic white paper just released: Microsoft EDW Architecture, Guidance and Deployment Best Practices.
It’s a must read if you are...
2011-06-06
1,100 reads
PerformancePoint 2010 source control
While there is no way to use a source control system such as Team Foundation Server (TFS) or Subversion with PerformancePoint...
2011-06-03
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Windows 8 demo
A Windows 8 demo was just released. Looks really cool. Check it out at Previewing ‘Windows 8’ as well as Microsoft’s...
2011-06-02
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PerformancePoint wish list – change a datasource
One item on my PerformancePoint wish list is the ability to change a datasource for an Analytic Chart/Grid. There is...
2011-06-01
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How to become an expert in your field
I have been compiling a list of what things a person can do to become an expert, or guru, in...
2011-05-30
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Search Active Directory (AD) from your desktop
Ever see a Windows group and want to know all the users in that group without having to ask your...
2011-05-27
684 reads
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Question of the Day
UNISTR Escape
In SQL Server 2025, I run this command:
SELECT UNISTR('*3041*308A*304C\3068 and good night', '*') as "A Classic";
What is returned? (assume the database has an appropriate collation)
A: 
B: 
C: 
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