transparent data encryption steps
In this blog post I show steps that are needed to enable Transparent Data Encyption on a SQL Server 2012...
2012-07-28
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reconfigure vs reconfigure with override
You can change server properties of SQL Server using sp_confgure and to "save" it you need to use reconfigure. In...
2012-07-28
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SQL Saturday #150 & TechDay in Baton Rouge–Sharepoint
This year’s SQLSaturday in Baton Rouge includes a Sharepoint track with 2 local speakers(Cody Gros & Eric Trivette), MCM Tom Resing...
2012-07-28
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Learning solid SQL Server and Business Intelligence skills through online training
I have just signed up for a one year standard subscription of Pluralsight Hardcore Developer Training. I’m focusing on SQL...
2012-07-28
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SQL Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 2
Microsoft has released SQL Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 2, which is Build 10.50.4000. It includes the fixes up through...
2012-07-28
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How To Prevent SELECT * The Evil Way
SELECT * FROM…when administrators see that from developer code, we generally tend to cringe. Why? In a nutshell, it’s terrible on...
2012-07-27
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Color Expressions in SSAS Calculations
Color expressions in SSAS allow you to build an MDX expression to control the color of text displayed in a...
2012-07-27
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SQL Saturday #150 Baton Rouge 2012
Baton Rouge SQL Saturday is Saturday, August 4!
We expect ~400 attendees at the brand new LSU Business Education Centre of...
2012-07-27
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Different techniques to identify blocking in SQL Server
SQL Server is able to service requests from a large number of concurrent users. When SQL Server is servicing requests...
2012-07-27
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Perform a Rolling Upgrade to SQL Server 2008 R2 SP2 in a Database Mirroring Scenario
Yesterday evening (European Time zone) Microsoft has released the SP2 for SQL Server
2008 R2. You can download the Service Pack...
2012-07-27
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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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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