Password Resets
I read this piece from Troy Hunt, which is a long look at the password reset process for a web...
2012-07-31
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Creating a DDL Trigger
One of the most amazing features to an old SQL Server 4.2 guy was the addition of DDL triggers to...
2012-08-07 (first published: 2012-07-31)
2,799 reads
Bad business practices damage your company, KRG Technology
I just composed and sent this message to eleven members of a single California-based recruitment company. I’ll let the email...
2012-07-31
1,756 reads
Reading Excel into SSIS via OpenXML Scripting
Reading Excel data isn't easy. It should be, but there's a lot of unfortunate barriers in the way that I've discussed before. They boil down to one main reason:...
2012-07-31
1,786 reads
SQL Audit 201 – Creating an Audit Solution
Welcome back, folks!
Ok so, now that we’ve covered the basics of creating a SQL Audit and viewing the output, let’s...
2012-08-06 (first published: 2012-07-31)
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Exporting Data Using BCP
BCP, or bulk copy program, has been around in SQL Server for a long time. It is a great way...
2012-08-03 (first published: 2012-07-31)
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OLAP PivotTable Extensions Update
OLAP PivotTable Extensions is a really cool free add-in for Excel that’s been around for quite a while now. It...
2012-07-31
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SCRIPT: Basic Information About Indexes
I’m having a little fun with documenting basic information about indexes in my current project. I’m posting the scripts here...
2012-07-31
2,107 reads
Reading Excel into SSIS via OpenXML Scripting
Reading Excel data isn't easy. It should be, but there's a lot of unfortunate barriers in the way that I've...
2012-08-02 (first published: 2012-07-31)
4,806 reads
Improve DBA Operation Productivity – Part Two
As a DBA, we have to take various actions based on huge amount of information received. In one perspective, our...
2012-07-31
1,908 reads
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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Pay for Performance
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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