Lets you search all db objects for a string.EXECUTE spFindTextInObjects 'UNION ALL', 1 GOEXECUTE spFindTextInObjects 'XML EXPLICIT'GOEXECUTE spFindTextInObjects 'DECLARE%CURSOR', 1GOEXECUTE spFindTextInObjects '@@IDENTITY', 1GO
2003-01-29
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I had recent request for a script to list all the views for a database along with the associated tables the columns depend on. It is a rather simple script but as I have not seen a similar one, I thought I would share it with my fellow dbas. It returns information about views specific […]
2003-01-23
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This one is pretty interesting, Andy discusses a few things he sees in comments that not only fail to add value, they end up costing extra time. There's room for discussion here, but definitely a discussion worth having - comments can make you or break you, here's a chance to think about what you think is important in commenting and pass that on to your development team.
2003-01-23
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This application will convert your schema into a standard Word document. Try before you buy, they have two versions - both under $200.
2003-01-23
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You may be a tidy person who likes to keep naming standards for everything in SQL Server. It is a good practice since it makes generating scripts for everyday DBA tasks a lot simpler. I make all database files follow the following standard:DBName_D1.mdf for primary filegroup dataDBName_I1.ndf for index filegroupDBName_L1.ldf for transaction […]
2003-01-22
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It is easy enough to detach and reattach databases in SQL 2000 providing you have less than 16 files to attach.I manage some very large databases and these sometimes need to be detached and reattached (i.e. for moving a database file from one volume to another).I have more than 16 files to contend with on […]
2003-01-22
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Something I really hate is typing something repetitive. To prepare for our Disaster Recovery plan, I wrote this script.It is a bit strange in that it requires 2 run iterations to generate the desired result.I use a naming standard for backup files of the form:D_DBName.Bakand a naming standard for database files of the form:DBName_Dx.Mdf for […]
2003-01-22
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You have spent thousands of dollars on that cool technology; clustering, redundant controllers, redundant disks, redundant power supplies, redundant NIC cards, multiple network drops, fancy tape backup devices and the latest and greatest tape technology. You are all set. There is no way your going to have downtime. Right?
2003-01-16
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2003-01-14
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This UDF returns the Service Pack versionprint dbo.ServicePackversion()
2003-01-14
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