The estimated costs are just that, estimates. They're calculations based on the statistics available and the query being run. While they are the only number available to us when working...

Steve Jones - Editor (9/27/2010)

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If they are trying. Remember that posts, articles, etc....

Alvin Ramard (9/27/2010)

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Grant Fritchey (9/27/2010)

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Jeff Moden (9/27/2010)

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Grant Fritchey (9/27/2010)

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I just got bad news. I've seen the schedule for the PASS Summit. I'll be speaking to an empty room because I'm...

Not me. Allen is overworked as is. He's done...

digdave7 (9/27/2010)

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Hi Grant or(Anyone else) :),

Thanks for the reply; you're comments helped. I did want to ask (if you dont mind) for more feedback on the "migrate the keys"...

Jeff Moden (9/27/2010)

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Grant Fritchey (9/27/2010)

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I just got bad news. I've seen the schedule for the PASS Summit. I'll be speaking to an empty room because I'm presenting the same time...

A lady at ASKSSC could use some help. I know you guys don't go there often.

She's, I'd say, being abused by the boss. Might want to chime in.

WayneS (9/27/2010)

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So true. In fact, the last article that I...

Steve Jones - Editor (9/27/2010)

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Alvin Ramard (9/27/2010)

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Seen too many that...

While we're waiting for more information, a pretty simple rule, if you're moving everything, every time, it's pretty difficult to "tune" the process. You should validate that the amount of...

Big system or small, the question for me when upgrading the system is, how can I do it safely? What's the best method for protecting the business' data?

The answer to...

Yes and no. Is it a good idea to understand how common concepts apply across platforms? Sure is. But you can only get so deep on multiple systems. If the...

Replacing the GUID with an integer, especially on the cluster, is a good idea, but I would not go through that interim step of moving it to varchar first. You're...

I just got bad news. I've seen the schedule for the PASS Summit. I'll be speaking to an empty room because I'm presenting the same time as Jeff.

Hey Jeff,...

Steve Jones - Editor (9/24/2010)

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Paul White NZ (9/24/2010)

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The Dixie Flatline (9/23/2010)

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I just reported you to Steve for this Jason. I hit the "Report" button instead of "Quote"...