2006-03-09
1,849 reads
Administration
System Tables and Catalog Views
When a new version is released or when existing software is upgraded there is always a learning curve and getting used to new ways of doing things. This article demonstrates how to use SQL Server 2005's catalog views in comparison with using system tables in SQL Server 2000.
2006-03-08
2,613 reads
SQL Server Job Scheduling
The scheduling system in SQL Server is quite flexible and powerful, but can be confusing at times. Peter He looks at some of the advanced options you have in automating the various jobs on your server.
2007-11-16 (first published: 2006-03-08)
42,482 reads
2006-03-06
1,782 reads
SQL Server 2005 DB Snapshot: Imperfect Yet Useful?
SQL Server 2005 offers a new tool, Database Snapshot, which helps protect against user errors. It's a great feature, in some ways. But Ravindra Okade cautions against relying on it as an all-purpose rescue device.
2006-03-06
2,274 reads
Working Around 2005 Maintenance Plans
SQL Server 2005 has dramatically changed the way many maintenance plans are used. New author Aaron Ingold brings us an introductory look at Maintenance Plans in this new version.
2006-03-06
20,007 reads
2006-03-02
1,734 reads
2006-03-01
2,036 reads
Indexing Guide: The art and science of SQL Server indexing
You can improve your SQL performance by using indexes. But you have to choose the proper indexes and make sure the ones you do choose fit into your business situation. In this indexing guide, you will find answers to common indexing questions, indexing dos and don'ts, and tricks for working with the Index Tuning Wizard to improve overall system performance for SQL Server 2000 servers. This is particularly useful for servers that need a boost before they are upgraded to SQL Server 2005.
2006-02-28
5,279 reads
Utility Procedures
Have you ever wanted to create your own utility procedures in SQL Server? Maybe your own information schema view? SQL Server export David Poole brings us an article dicussing these very topcis and offers advice on how to proceed.
2006-02-27
12,388 reads
Blogs
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Question of the Day
Using CHOOSE()
We have this code that sets some status values and then queries them using the CHOOSE() function in SQL Server 2025.
CREATE TABLE Status
(
StatusID INT,
StatusDescription VARCHAR(20)
);
GO
INSERT dbo.Status
(
StatusID,
StatusDescription
)
VALUES
(0, 'Uncategorized'),
(1, 'Active'),
(2, 'Inactive'),
(3, 'Temp');
GO
SELECT CHOOSE(StatusID, 'Unknown', 'Active', 'Inactive', 'Temporary')
FROM Status;
When the SELECT runs, what is returned? See possible answers