I always run into this problem when it's an object with a different schema than dbo. See if my article about Dropping Schema Owned Tables[/url] helps you out. It's about...

Are you running the job and package on the same server as the database? That's the only reason why I can think you might not see the SPID. You may...

This sounds like a contest or homework problem to me.

Are you looking for the difference between a SQL login and a Windows login? Or something else?

I force an XML source to generate an XSD when first adding a new file, then open up the XSD in TextPad or another editor to verify all the datatypes...

FYI: Indexed Views don't do well on high-volume insert tables.

I also seem to recall that trying to update the schema of underlying tables used in Indexed Views (WITH SCHEMABINDING)...

Depends on how big the backup is. You could use an Execute T-SQL Statement Task to send the email, but I think there's a size limitation on the attachment using...

SQL Server Books Online is your best friend. If you don't have a local copy, download it from Microsoft.

Click Index and search...

What is the specific kind of locks that you are encountering?

How are your articles designed? Are they whole tables or queries? If queries, can you paste the offending ones here...

Googling the phrase "Export Novell eDirectory data to SQL Server 2008" gets me some links back to Microsoft, but none that specifically reference SQL Server. This link about ForeFront Identity...

Does it have to be Replication or can you just use SSIS to grab the data and move it into SQL that way?

Actually, it just occurs to me... Can I use WebClient.UploadFile method with this code? Do I have to create a physical file for this or can I just stream it...

BRILLIANT!

That's exactly what I needed. I thought I had to load the file into Powershell before playing with it (ala a temp table).

Thank you. Now I just have to figure...

FYI: Followup Powershell question at http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1562838-1351-1.aspx

If I weren't on a deadline of three days ago, this wouldn't be so hard and I'd already have my answer. I just know it......

That is a good point that I didn't think fully through. Thank you for the reminder.

There's got to be a better way for the users to get what they need,...