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  • RE: INTELLIGENT ftp RETRIEVAL

    I like jwiners solution in that the batch file ftp process is probably the way to go. I would then use a xp_cmdshell t-sql solution to rename the files. Example...

    David

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  • RE: No joke:: need URL for SQL Security Patches

    Good place to start is

    http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/security/default.asp

    David

    David

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  • RE: Similar queries - different execution plans

    I didn't really look at the ddl so, this is an off the cuff reply however, did you rebuild the index as part of the troubleshooting or is it being...

    David

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  • RE: Service Pack 2 for SQL Server 2000 Released

    The web site to download is http://www.microsoft.com/data/download.htm#CCinfo

    I wanted it too so, while I was there I thought I would make it easy for others to find.

    Hope this helps and...

    David

    @SQLTentmaker

    “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose” - Jim Elliot

  • RE: Using MS Exchange and MS SQL Server 2000

    There is an OLE DB Provider for Exchange that is documented in BOL that is supposed to allow for connectivity and querying from SQL Server however, I have not tried...

    David

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  • RE: DTS import from excel

    Start by bringing the Excel file into a temp table and then use T-SQL to pass it into the other tables. DTS will do a great job of bringing the...

    David

    @SQLTentmaker

    “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose” - Jim Elliot

  • RE: Veritas Backup/Restore

    Hence the problem with 3rd party backups. Another link in the chain that can break. SQL to disk is the way to go.

    As Steven mentioned, he does not have...

    David

    @SQLTentmaker

    “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose” - Jim Elliot

  • RE: SQL and RAM requirements

    Anti-Virus on a server running SQL Server. Not here. Maybe I am a bit picky but, too much background munching by the AV software and really no benefit. I allow...

    David

    @SQLTentmaker

    “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose” - Jim Elliot

  • RE: Veritas Backup/Restore

    "Wouldn't even say its a bad idea, but the opinions of most DBAs that have been working with SQL Server for some time is to backup to tape"

    You mean disk...

    David

    @SQLTentmaker

    “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose” - Jim Elliot

  • RE: Veritas Backup/Restore

    Yes, you should be able to use a Full Database backup from Veritas to restore and restore subsequent SQL Log backups to it.

    Two problems that I have seen really...

    David

    @SQLTentmaker

    “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose” - Jim Elliot

  • RE: SQL Server Administration

    You may also want to download the system table map - Books On Line - from the following;

    http://www.microsoft.com/SQL/techinfo/productdoc/2000/systables.asp

    I find this really useful in understanding how much of what goes...

    David

    @SQLTentmaker

    “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose” - Jim Elliot

  • RE: Replication with Identity Columns

    Um, Er, Well, after digging around a tiny bit during my 2 minute lunch, I did not find that you could do this within EM in 7.0. May be best...

    David

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    “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose” - Jim Elliot

  • RE: sql server 200 restore selected table

    Unfortunately no, you will have to restore the whole backup. However, you can restore to another place or another name and then copy the specific table back using DTS or...

    David

    @SQLTentmaker

    “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose” - Jim Elliot

  • RE: Migrating Objects to Production

    I script everything. If I don't write the script initially (i.e someone else is developing) then I script following review. That way when I migrate to production I have everything...

    David

    @SQLTentmaker

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  • RE: Replication with Identity Columns

    In the EM Design View the Identity Col drop down select has "Yes (Not for replication)".

    Hope this helps.

    David

    David

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