Troubleshooting Connectivity with UDL files
I had a new SSIS package that was ready to deploy to production. It was pulling data from Oracle and this was the first package being placed into production...
2010-10-24
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Troubleshooting Connectivity with UDL files
I had a new SSIS package that was ready to deploy to production. It was pulling data from Oracle and...
2010-10-24
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Project Phoenix: Additional Proposals Receive Awards
10/23/2010 Two more eligible developers and deserving projects have been selected. Any proposals submitted but not selected this time will be reconsidered at each upcoming award cycle. (Refer to...
2010-10-24
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Project Phoenix: Additional Proposals Receive Awards
10/23/2010 Two more eligible developers and deserving projects have been selected. Any proposals submitted but not selected this time will be reconsidered at each upcoming award cycle. (Refer to...
2010-10-24
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Project Phoenix: Additional Proposals Receive Awards
10/23/2010 Two more eligible developers and deserving projects have been selected. Any proposals submitted but not selected this time will...
2010-10-24
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3-Weeks to PASS Summit 2010 Countdown -
Only 3 more weeks until the PASS Summit and it’s time for another countdown post. I’ve done a few of...
2010-10-23
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SQL Rally Precon - We Need Your Vote!
Okay SQL Community, I need your help! Patrick Leblanc, Adam Jorgensen, Mike Davis and myself have submitted a precon for...
2010-10-23
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SQL Lunch #36 - Overview of Common DAX Expressions
Tuesday at 12:30 pm I will be presenting for SQL Lunch giving you an overview of some common DAX Expressions...
2010-10-22
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PASS 2011 Budget Posted
Bill Graziano posted our 2011 budget today. This runs from Jul 1, 2010, through Jun 30, 2011. I hope you’ll...
2010-10-22
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SQL Saturday #56 – The 24 hour Challenge
SQL Saturday #56, Dallas BI edition, is tomorrow. Last night before the NTSSUG meeting, we had an unusually high number of...
2010-10-22
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Backing Up a DMK
In SQL Server 2025, I have a database with a Database Masker Key (DMK). I want to back up this key and keep a copy offline. When do I have to open this key before running the backup?
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