SQL or MDX query trace in SSRS - trick of imagination or a real thing?
I sometimes have ghost memories - I remember some things that had never in fact happened. And I was wondering if ...
2010-08-30
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Convert Several Columns in SSIS With Fewer Clicks and Confusion
I've had this one in my toolbox for a while now, decided to publish it on CodePlex a while back,...
2010-08-30
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Testing for NULLS in a Dataset Filter
Some seemingly simple filtering logic can be more difficult to achieve when using
a dataset filter rather than the WHERE clause...
2010-08-30
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PASS Update #42
Our most recent board meeting was in Nashville on Aug 19, 20. We had originally discussed meeting in Seattle/Redmond/Vancouver, but...
2010-08-30
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NetFlix and Null
There are some progressive companies out there, and I think they are doing some very interesting things with how they...
2010-08-30
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MDX Puzzle #7
I have presented you with a couple of easy puzzles in the last few posts. So, let's step it up...
2010-08-29
483 reads
Dynamic SQL and Cached Query Plans
Over the many years that I’ve been dealing with SQL Server, I’ve always been told and read about how using...
2010-08-29
616 reads
Restarting SQL Server using a Batch Script
In a previous post, I showed you how one could Restart, Stop and Start the services for an instance of...
2010-08-29
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Restarting SQL Server using the GUI
Sometimes you may need to restart your instance of SQL Server. You should rarely do this on Production boxes, but...
2010-08-29
498 reads
Jax Code Camp - My Presentation and Projects
First and foremost, I want to thank everyone who attended my presentation today. It got off to a late start due...
2010-08-28
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Blogs
Fighting Procrastination?
By Brian Kelley
Here is another short video (~ 15 minutes). This is by the author of...
A Fun Prize at the PASS Data Community Summit
By Steve Jones
I had a briefing for the 2026 PASS Data Community Summit, which is just...
How to Measure AI Value: A 6-Branch AI Maturity Model for Use Cases and Agents
Your AI is busy. But do you know what it's worth? Most companies can...
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MiniMax m3 and SQL Server
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