sp_updatestats uses a sampling methodology to build the statistics for the table. This means that it's not looking at all the data available to build the statistics. Most of the...

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And since I'm here...

Access? You just got voted off the island and we're considering reinstating tar, feathers and getting a ride on...

I know you already figured it out, but just in case, I saw this:

http://www.mssqltips.com/tip.asp?tip=1902

I've never done this stuff, so I have no idea how useful it might be.

I'm with Michael, define the "True DBA" and I'll tell you if I meet that requirement.

I know that a lot of my tasks fall into traditional DBA areas. I also...

Why not just go right to the source?

What's New in SQL Server 2008

Ha! I did office clean-up for a while too. I agree, it teaches lots of lessons. And, it provides excellent perspective. I'll always remember just how sweet I've got it...

Gianluca Sartori (4/8/2010)

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WayneS (4/7/2010)

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As a parent, you always need to be ready to follow through on any threat that you make. And the sooner you do it, the sooner the...

Jeffrey Williams-493691 (4/7/2010)

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CirquedeSQLeil (4/7/2010)

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Jeffrey Williams-493691 (4/7/2010)

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If you don't stop right now - I'm going to turn this...

CirquedeSQLeil (4/7/2010)

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And then put on your pants?

Alternatively

If you kids don't stop right now, you'll be going out...

You kids take this outside or I'm going to get my belt!

And more technically accurate than a few :w00t::hehe:

Steve Jones - Editor (4/7/2010)

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OK, I'm a girl. That's OK. I think I got a crick in my neck from looking down at the rad meter every 3.6sec while in...

WayneS (4/7/2010)

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Grant Fritchey (4/7/2010)

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Steve Jones - Editor (4/7/2010)

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SL-1 was brave, some big, shiny (now) glowing, brass ones on those guys.

I went in the reactor containment once and was nervous the...

Steve Jones - Editor (4/7/2010)

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SL-1 was brave, some big, shiny (now) glowing, brass ones on those guys.

I went in the reactor containment once and was nervous the entire time. I...

Steve Jones - Editor (4/7/2010)

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Grant Fritchey (4/7/2010)

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Computers? On a nuclear power plant? Luxury.

We controlled the rods with a switch & some motors. No computing of any kind involved, except for...