User-defined Data Type Basics
This article discusses an often-overlooked feature of SQL Server called user-defined data types.
2002-12-17
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Administration
Building a Demo Server - Part 2
Everyone does demos. You need them to sell your software, but the demo server presents some challenges. Continuing this series, this article looks at moving data between servers.
2002-12-13
3,971 reads
Setting a Default Database for your Logins
Andy discusses reasons why he thinks setting the default database to anything other than master is a mistake. We think he does a good job of covering the pros and cons, read the article and join the discussion!
2002-12-11
9,997 reads
Implementing Encrypting File System (EFS) with SQL Server
EFS provides a mechanism for encrypting files completely transparent to higher level applications such as SQL Server. In this article by Brian Kelley, he shows you how to implement this type of security in your environment.
2006-12-01 (first published: 2002-12-09)
32,492 reads
Utilizing fn_virtualfilestats
In this example, we will attempt to get some statistical information on file-group utilization to assist us with IO monitoring.
2002-12-04
8,135 reads
2002-11-27
7,450 reads
2002-11-22
14,603 reads
How to Diagnose and Fix Wait Locks
This article by new columnist Cathan Kirkwood shows you how to find wait locks and eliminate them.
2002-11-21
36,303 reads
Review of Real-World SQL-DMO
Andy takes a look at the new book on DMO and likes what he sees - "great book for beginner and intermediate DMO users!". We've been supporters of DMO for a while and we're glad to see a new book on the subject. Read the review, add your comments, buy the book!
2002-11-19
5,274 reads
Removing Orphan Users from All Databases on Server
In this article by Greg Larsen, he shows you how to remove those pesky orphaned users that can be a security risk after restoring to a new server.
2002-11-18
16,154 reads
Blogs
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Question of the Day
Escaping Strings
The STRING_ESCAPE() function requires 2 parameters in SQL Server 2025. The first is a string of text and the second is the type of escape rules being used. What are the options for the second parameter?
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