Dynamic SQL & Quotename
Not quite fineprint, but sure feels like it!
Quotename can be a pretty cool function to simplify your dynamic sql, as...
2015-09-23
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SQL Server’s TIMESTAMP Is Not What You May Think It Is. - Syndication – WaterOx Consulting
TIMESTAMP vs. DATETIME: What’s the diff? The TIMESTAMP data type in SQL Server is not what you may think it...
2015-09-23
984 reads
Pratical Use of a SQL Server Database Snapshot
I was doing a database code deployment the other night and the first step in the release plan was “Take...
2015-09-29 (first published: 2015-09-23)
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I’m Speaking! SQL Saturday #431 – Spartanburg
As I’ve mentioned before, living in Louisville offers up great opportunities to various events within the SQL Community. This weekend...
2015-09-23
533 reads
Predicate Order is Critical
I want to drive home the importance of the predicate order when dealing with Extended Events. This is an important topic because it can be very helpful in maintaining...
2015-09-23
51 reads
Predicate Order is Critical
I have mentioned predicate order previously and wanted to make sure I drive home the importance of the predicate order...
2015-09-29 (first published: 2015-09-23)
3,196 reads
“sql_handle” is not a recognized table hints option.
I’ve you’ve run a query similar to the following:
SELECT *
FROM sys.dm_exec_requests
CROSS APPLY sys.dm_exec_sql_text(sql_handle);And gotten an error similar to:
Msg 321, Level...
2015-09-23
1,044 reads
Webinar: Kicking the Tires on SSIS 2016
The next version of SSIS is on the horizon. Are you ready?
In next Tuesday’s webinar, I’ll be reviewing and demonstrating...
2015-09-23
591 reads
Setting up a new CI server to build SSDT projects
I am going to ignore the fact that people don't want to install visual studio on a build server, in...
2015-09-23
532 reads
Setting up a new CI server to build SSDT projects
I am going to ignore the fact that people don’t want to install visual studio on a build server, in...
2015-09-23
43 reads
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Checking the Error Log III
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