Sorry guys, I guess I wasn't clear enough. I need the XML query within Reporting Services, not a regular XML XQuery, the one that is part of defining a data...

That's a pretty big topic. In fact, books have been written on it...

Basically, you need to start with identifying what is "normal" on your system. Gather metrics on CPU, disk,...

To really drill down on specific solutions, yeah, a copy of the query (or queries) you're running, sample structure, sample data, and, most importantly, actual (not estimated) execution plans.

But, in...

I've never had the system time reset on a server before. In most enterprise systems I've worked, we have a system clock that sets the time for the servers. Of...

This is a duplicate of this question. Please don't do that. I just confuses the conversation and makes it harder for people to read and understand what's going on. Please...

Yes & no. I've worked in places that had ZERO process and I was only able to survive for about 9 months before I started looking for work. But I've...

Steve's right, check the ANSI settings on the connections. There could be something there.

It's also possible that you're seeing parameter sniffing. The way you describe it, you have "outside" connections...

Jeff Moden (8/23/2010)

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Grant Fritchey (8/17/2010)

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Jeff Moden (8/17/2010)

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Alvin Ramard (8/17/2010)

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I would appreciate if any of you who are going to use remote speakers, or are going to broadcast your user group...

The one thing that I see missing from this process is any hint that you're using some type of source control. As a matter of fact, I think a lot...

Brandie Tarvin (8/20/2010)

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Please don't take offense, Grant, but if I were Geoff and reading this thread, this statement would probably hurt my feelings.[/QUOTE]

I hear you and don't disagree. If Geoff...

GilaMonster (8/19/2010)

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I know Geoff fairly well. He's an...

Alvin Ramard (8/19/2010)

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I think we need to propose a new way to of selecting the candidates. I'd like to see a process where anyone that has been a PASS...

CirquedeSQLeil (8/18/2010)

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Jack Corbett (8/18/2010)

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Sorry Jason, you won't have the option. You'll be presented with the...

Jack Corbett (8/18/2010)

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Roy Ernest (8/18/2010)

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You could always choose an empty ballot paper... 🙂

I am shocked... and I was planning to put some time into pass as volunteer. I will have...

WTF!

I'll buy an adult beverage in Seattle and you can tell me what the hell...