SSIS Pivot on bad data
The pivot transform in SSIS is already a pain to use. When you have bad data it makes it even...
2013-10-31 (first published: 2013-10-28)
1,800 reads
Change in SQL 2012 SSMS grid output behavior
It’s one of those things that always aggravated me but not really enough to complain about. When you run a...
2013-10-28
706 reads
SQL PASS Summit 2013 – Simply Amazing
This past week I attended my third SQL PASS Summit in Charlotte, North Carolina. All I can say is – WOW....
2013-10-28
819 reads
Review: SQL Server Transaction Log Management
Book Details:
SQL Server Transaction Log Management
Davis, Tony and Shaw, Gail
Simple Talk Publishing, October 2012.
Free PDF download
Do I Recommend This Book?
Yes,...
2013-10-28
2,901 reads
My PASS Summit 2013 Presentations
I had the honor to speak for the first time at this past PASS Summit 2013 in Charlotte, NC. It...
2013-10-27
862 reads
IT Pro Camp Tampa 2013
This year I was honored to sponsor and speak at IT Pro Camp Tampa 2013. Like always, it is a...
2013-10-27
900 reads
Reblog: October 18 to October 24
I’ve always been a fan of the feeling when I find an old blog post that’s got just the information...
2013-10-25
962 reads
Understanding the PIVOT function
The PIVOT function is very useful but not easily understood at first. I thank Itzik Ben-Gan, Dejan Sarka and Ron...
2013-10-25
3,109 reads
SQL Server Inetrview FAQ 3
1. How to find the maximum no of connection allowed in SQL Server?
Select@@MAX_Connections
2. How to select top 2 rows without...
2013-10-24
1,096 reads
SQL Query Formatting – Putting Lipstick On A Pig
“Psssst….”
“Hey buddy! Yeah, you there in the propeller hat. You’re a SQL nerd, right? Can you help me tune this...
2013-10-24
921 reads
Blogs
T-SQL Snapshot Backups on Availability Group Secondary Replicas
One of my favourite features of SQL Server 2022 was the T-SQL Snapshot Backups....
The Book of Redgate: Hours
By Steve Jones
I have said and written this many times: Redgate Software is the type of...
How to Check TDE Progress and Elapsed Time in SQL Server
By SQLPals
How to Check TDE Progress and Elapsed Time in SQL Server ...
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