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  • RE: dropping a column doesnt create space at all..?

    sqldba_icon (12/2/2010)


    John Mitchell-245523 (12/2/2010)


    How do you know that the individual column used 100GB?

    It could be that deleting the column freed a certain amount of space on each data page, but...

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  • RE: A schema for every user.

    During the upgrade process, SQL Server 2k5 automatically creates a schema for every user. It's a "feature" that Microsoft put in for who knows what reason. Schemas are new to...

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  • RE: Are the posted questions getting worse?

    Henrico Bekker (12/3/2010)


    Hi guys, could we get some comments on the today's QOTD please?

    Need some more senior input.

    Yeah, but honestly, Microsoft could be more clear in their KB article too.

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  • RE: SSMS & Database snapshot

    T-SQL is required to create the snapshot, but how many people create snapshots using jobs or SSIS packages? Most people open up SSMS to do it, ergo, the common perception...

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  • RE: Why doesn’t ISNUMERIC work correctly? (SQL Spackle)

    Craig Farrell (12/2/2010)


    How often do you re-write old code, except for a few specific core procs on any system?

    Often enough that I save all my procs so I can re-use...

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  • RE: Today's Random Word!

    CirquedeSQLeil (12/1/2010)


    Brandie Tarvin (12/1/2010)


    Certifiable.

    Yeah. Couldn't resist that one. @=)

    Yes I am - woohoo :hehe::satisfied::alien:

    The proper response is "I know you are, but what am I?" :w00t:

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  • RE: My report doesn't show data!

    artan_p (12/2/2010)


    Hi!

    In my project I have used Qureis, maybe I must use procedures

    Could it be my problem!?

    We're not going to even try to answer that question until you tell us...

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  • RE: Are the posted questions getting worse?

    Can anyone point me to a good example of an abstract that was submitted for PASS? A weblink or something?

    I want to apply as a speaker for SQL Rally and...

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  • RE: My report doesn't show data!

    It sounds like either a network issue or a permissions issue. If you're not willing to look at Craig's questions and test them out for yourself to verify none of...

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  • RE: Today's Random Word!

    Tea

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  • RE: Today's Random Word!

    Certifiable.

    Yeah. Couldn't resist that one. @=)

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  • RE: Why doesn’t ISNUMERIC work correctly? (SQL Spackle)

    JRUDE (12/1/2010)


    My apologies. I had not read through all of the responses prior to posting my reply. Your explanation was very clear. Thank you for being kind.

    No...

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  • RE: Why doesn’t ISNUMERIC work correctly? (SQL Spackle)

    Stefan Krzywicki (12/1/2010)


    The LIKE '%[0-9]%' will return any string that has any number in it anywhere.

    The NOT LIKE '%[^0-9]%' will return any string that has only numbers in it.

    This is...

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  • RE: Why doesn’t ISNUMERIC work correctly? (SQL Spackle)

    JRUDE (12/1/2010)


    Perhaps I'm missing something, but doesn't the following do the same thing in a more straightforward way (without the double negatives)?

    somecolumn like '%[0-9]%'

    Go back and re-read the last two...

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  • RE: Today's Random Word!

    We are feasting today upon Lemon Sponge Cake with Lemon frosting (as in lemon flavored frosting).

    Scrumptious.

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