T-SQL Enhancements: FIRST_VALUE() and LAST_VALUE()
A couple a weeks ago I blogged about a few of the enhancements in the OVER clause, and now I...
2011-08-30
4,635 reads
Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us
I’ve finished my 3rd book as part of my year long commitment to read and review professional/personal development books. I...
2011-08-30
769 reads
Creating Facebook page for blog
Few weeks ago I released my SSMS productivity add-in and it has already almost 200 downloads. Responses are quite warm...
2011-08-29
853 reads
SQL Saturday #90–Oklahoma City recap as chauffeur and speaker
I’d never been to Oklahoma City, and when Kristin Ferrier asked me to come to SQL Saturday #90 and do...
2011-08-29
925 reads
Time Flies When You're Having Fun
I've done it; I've violated one of the rules I give to people who are interested in blogging: I went...
2011-08-29
769 reads
Applied SQL: Server Side Traces
It’s time to get your server side trace on, with a little practical application!
I introduce this whole concept in Applied...
2011-08-29
779 reads
When to use T-SQL or SSIS for ETL
When doing ETL, you have the choice of using T-SQL or SSIS. What things should you consider when deciding which...
2011-08-29
10,263 reads
The Basic Security Model in SQL Server – Skill #3
This series of blog posts are related to my presentation, The Top Ten Skills You Need, which is scheduled for...
2011-08-29
3,463 reads
SSIS For Each Loop over files with Date in Name
A common request I have received over the years is to move or copy files from one directory to another...
2011-08-29
10,585 reads
Inserting Records AND Getting The Identity in SSIS - Part 2
Since I posted a ways back on retrieving the identity value for inserts in SQL Server Integration Services, I've learned many things - one of which is an inline solution for...
2011-08-29
63 reads
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