Bypassing a Trigger - SQL School Video
Triggers are supposed to fire for every update, but in this video we see how you can bypass a trigger for an update.
2008-12-16
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Video
Writing a Basic MDX Query Pt.2 - SQL School Video
In the second part of this basic video on MDX queries, MVP Brian Knight continues with his discussion of MDX, examining some more advanced MDX features.
2008-12-11
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Writing a Basic MDX Query Pt.1 - SQL School Video
MDX is the query language for multidimensional queries, usually against SSAS cubes. Brian Knight introduces us to the basics of MDX in this video.
2008-12-09
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Using the Aggregate Transform - SQL School Video
MVP Brian Knight brings us some details on the Aggregate transformation in Integration Services.
2008-12-04
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Creating Mirrored Backups - SQL School Video
In this SQL School video, Andy Warren examines one of the new features in SQL Server 2005: mirrored backups.
2008-12-02
4,267 reads
Using SSIS Precedence Constraints - SQL School Video
MVP Brian Knight shows how you can use precedence constraints to control the flow of your SSIS packages.
2008-11-27
5,091 reads
Using the Sort Transform - SQL School Video
This SQL School video shows just how you can sort the data in your SSIS packages.
2008-11-25
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Using Script Component as a Transformation - SQL School Video
Script components greatly enhance the flexibility of your SSIS packages. MVP Brian Knight shows how you can use this in your transformations.
2008-11-20
4,064 reads
Creating a Basic Policy in SSMS - SQL School Video
In SQL Server 2008, we have a new way of enforcing rules on our servers. This video has MVP Brian Knight showing us how to create a basic policy in Policy Based Management.
2008-11-18
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Using the File System Task - SQL School Video
In this video, MVP Brian Knight shows how you can use SSIS to work with files on your drive: renaming them, moving them, and more.
2008-11-13
4,332 reads
Blogs
Learning from Mistakes: T-SQL Tuesday #194
By Steve Jones
We’re a week late, once again my fault. I was still coming out of...
Stupid Things I Did With AI: ASCII Art
By Steve Jones
I ran across this article recently (https://www.gatesnotes.com/meet-bill/source-code/reader/microsoft-original-source-code) and it has a great opening piece...
Simple Talks Podcasting in 2026
By Steve Jones
I’m in the UK today, having arrived this morning in London. Hopefully, by this...
Forums
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Script Task execution error with HTTP request
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SQL Server 2025 Standard Developer Edition
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URL Safe or Not?
If I use BASE4_ENCODE() in SQL Server 2025, is the output URL Safe by default?
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