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  • RE: Schedule DTS package in SQL Server 2005

    Did you convert it to an SSIS package, or leave it as DTS?

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  • RE: How can I change word "Null" in report parameter section for a nullable parameter?

    Looks to me like you should be able to change that in the report designer. Is there some reason you can't?

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  • RE: Add a dynamic column in Query that calcs on prior rows?

    It's possible, but there are caveats on it. Take a look for Jeff Moden's Running Totals article on this site.

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  • RE: Are the posted questions getting worse?

    Grant Fritchey (2/13/2009)


    I don't have a Bachelors. So there!

    And I don't have a single certification (well, a 14 or 15 year old one from Sybase, but I'm pretty sure that...

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  • RE: Restore options

    Most likely means that the backup file you selected isn't the one you actually wanted. I'd definitely double-check that.

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  • RE: Conservative or Risky?

    I prefer a more adventurous company, but there has to be a balance.

    One company I worked for took some risks on moving to a whole new industry. I was...

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  • RE: President Obama Stimulation plan and trend for SQL jobs in 1-5 years.

    toniupstny (2/13/2009)


    When do we start the thread where we can posit our views on religion now that we have one for politics!!!

    Actually, we just had a touch of that on...

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  • RE: mixing INNER and RIGHT JOINs, multiple ONs

    Whoa! I'm assuming you've tested it thoroughly first, right?

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  • RE: Headcount Query

    I think this will get you what you need. I can't really test it fully, not having access to your system, but it should be okay.

    if object_id(N'tempdb..#Numbers') is not...

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  • RE: How to get a count of occurences of a string within multiple substrings

    Here's a version that works in 2000:

    if object_id(N'tempdb..#Numbers') is not null

    drop table #Numbers

    create table #Numbers (

    Number int identity primary key,

    PlaceHolder bit);

    insert into #Numbers (PlaceHolder)

    select top 1000 null

    from dbo.syscolumns;

    declare @String char(168);

    select...

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  • RE: Vista install of SQL Server express

    You'll need to look for what registry keys, etc., are telling Windows that SQL Server was ever installed. As mentioned, I'm not sure which ones those are, it's just...

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  • RE: Global Warming and Business Intelligence

    bear in a box (2/13/2009)


    if anyone of you grew beside the sea, if anyone of you had a river beside your family's farm?

    my location is close to the equator, i...

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  • RE: Global Warming and Business Intelligence

    Here are some facts:

    **CO2 IS A GREENHOUSE GAS**. It re-radiates infrared/thermal radiation. This has been scientifically replicated and has been known for at least the last 100 years. The Swedish...

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  • RE: Checking for last day of the month?

    Yes, that should get the date of the last day of the current month. Test it with a few dates like Jan 31, in place of getdate, and see...

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  • RE: Global Warming and Business Intelligence

    Carlo Clausius (2/12/2009)


    The debate about global warming is mute. The fact is, intense human activity has a detrimental impact on the earth's environment. I see it in the...

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