SQL Server 2005 Diagnostic Information Queries (August 2012)
Here is the August 2012 version of my SQL Server 2005 Diagnostic Information Queries, with some minor tweaks and improvements....
2012-08-23
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Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) with Database Mirroring
Database security is essential for the organisations working in healthcare and financial sector because the databases in such organisations contain...
2012-08-23
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Tips For Minimizing Deadlocks in SQL Server
Database servers are configured in such a way that they can service multiple requests from multiple users. Obviously this increases...
2012-08-23
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Amazing Margaritas in Austin – SQL in the City US Tour
The last time I was in Austin was last year, for a weekend trip with my wife to see Stevie...
2012-08-23
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Learning about Driving with Big Data
This is nice, a year long safety pilot from the University of Michigan. Quite extensive, using 3,000 cars to gather...
2012-08-23
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Microsoft Store vs Apple Store
Yesterday I went to the new Microsoft store at Florida Mall, mostly out of curiosity and something to do at...
2012-08-23
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Don't Disconnect Your Common Sense
This falls in line with a previous post about common sense in IT.
I was having lunch with a co-worker,...
2012-08-23
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Paying it Forward
My company has recently put forth an effort to hire fresh college graduates and interns. I think this is a...
2012-08-24 (first published: 2012-08-22)
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Lost in Translation – Deprecated System Tables – sysdepends
This post is part of a blog series which focuses on translating compatibility views in SQL Server to their respective...
2012-08-22
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I’m Speaking at SQLSaturday #156–Providence
I’m excited to be back on the speaking circuit. I was able to attend SQLSaturday #122 – Louisville thanks to Idera and the ACE program. Now I’m on...
2012-08-22
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Blogs
Are Blogs Still Relevant? I Think They Still Are.
As for me, I'll keep writing whenever time permits. I don't expect every post...
Reading Blogs: T-SQL Tuesday #204
By Steve Jones
This is an interesting invitation this month. Jeff Ianucci is a new host, and...
Are Blogs Still Relevant? - T-SQL Tuesday #204
By alevyinroc
T-SQL Tuesday is a monthly blog party hosted by a different community member each...
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Slow - Linked server query
Hi I have this slow query that is pulling data from a linked server....
Too Many Choices
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Question of the Day
Too Many Choices
I have a table, dbo.MasterBrands, with this data:
BrandID OfficialName 1 Samsung 2 Apple 3 Microsoft 4 Adidas 5 Coca-ColaI run this query. What is returned for Coca-Cola?
SELECT CHOOSE(BrandID, 'Conglomerate', 'Tech and Design', 'Desktop', 'Apparel') FROM dbo.MasterBrands;See possible answers