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  • RE: convert month name to month number

    CASE 'January' when 1 etc?

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    This thing is addressing problems that dont exist. Its solution-ism at its worst. We are dumbing down machines that are inherently superior. - Gilfoyle

  • RE: SQL Server DBA.... what next?

    5 Years is intermediate, and there are still loads to experience from SQL Server, contribute and develop.

    Next on your agenda I would say is to go for MVP status.

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    This thing is addressing problems that dont exist. Its solution-ism at its worst. We are dumbing down machines that are inherently superior. - Gilfoyle

  • RE: Users lost

    Because the sql user account needs to be created on sql server level as well, not only db level.

    drop the account from the DB, recreate it on sql server level,...

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    This thing is addressing problems that dont exist. Its solution-ism at its worst. We are dumbing down machines that are inherently superior. - Gilfoyle

  • RE: How to find details of Filegroups??

    sp_helpdb master or the database name

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    This thing is addressing problems that dont exist. Its solution-ism at its worst. We are dumbing down machines that are inherently superior. - Gilfoyle

  • RE: timely fashion error

    what type of account are you using to start the service?

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    This thing is addressing problems that dont exist. Its solution-ism at its worst. We are dumbing down machines that are inherently superior. - Gilfoyle

  • RE: SQL Server Startup Activities

    This should point you in the right direction...

    http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms190737.aspx

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    This thing is addressing problems that dont exist. Its solution-ism at its worst. We are dumbing down machines that are inherently superior. - Gilfoyle

  • RE: Transaction log backup job with Logshipping

    You can run 2, to separate folders, one for backup purposes, and one for shipping to a remote instance.

    BUT: when you need to do a restore, you'll need to use...

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    This thing is addressing problems that dont exist. Its solution-ism at its worst. We are dumbing down machines that are inherently superior. - Gilfoyle

  • RE: Good Enough

    Hi Steve, I think "abandoning" VBS and PWS might be a bit harsh.

    Moving on to new technologies is a definite yes, but still using your "legacy" knowledge is never...

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    This thing is addressing problems that dont exist. Its solution-ism at its worst. We are dumbing down machines that are inherently superior. - Gilfoyle

  • RE: Transaction log backup job with Logshipping

    You could use the same backup, although log shipping configuration deletes old logs after a set amount of time/days, just use caution.

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    This thing is addressing problems that dont exist. Its solution-ism at its worst. We are dumbing down machines that are inherently superior. - Gilfoyle

  • RE: Can I use system DSN in Script Task to get connection..?

    something like this?

    SELECT a.*

    FROM OPENROWSET('SQLNCLI', 'Server=Seattle1;Trusted_Connection=yes;',

    'SELECT GroupName, Name, DepartmentID

    FROM AdventureWorks.HumanResources.Department

    ORDER BY GroupName, Name')...

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    This thing is addressing problems that dont exist. Its solution-ism at its worst. We are dumbing down machines that are inherently superior. - Gilfoyle

  • RE: new stored procedure in SQL 2008

    try:

    USE yourdatabasename

    exec stp_yourspname

    sounds like you are not focused on the correct DB where the proc was created.

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    This thing is addressing problems that dont exist. Its solution-ism at its worst. We are dumbing down machines that are inherently superior. - Gilfoyle

  • RE: Login Error

    and that makes me more annoying.

    you said it 😀

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    This thing is addressing problems that dont exist. Its solution-ism at its worst. We are dumbing down machines that are inherently superior. - Gilfoyle

  • RE: How to update different values for a singal column

    Are you trying to write multiple mark's into a single column, but not overwrite, just append next to each other?

    or

    Are you trying to write multiple rows for each student for...

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    This thing is addressing problems that dont exist. Its solution-ism at its worst. We are dumbing down machines that are inherently superior. - Gilfoyle

  • RE: Compile regsvr file

    Thanx Mohan, I know, BUT - I need that list generated to be importable as a registered server list.

    I dont want to build a manual registered server list.

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    This thing is addressing problems that dont exist. Its solution-ism at its worst. We are dumbing down machines that are inherently superior. - Gilfoyle

  • RE: Login Error

    Are you using SQL authentication?

    then enable the password policy for that account,(but remove the tick from "user must change password..... and password expiration....")

    and also see if its locked under status.

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    This thing is addressing problems that dont exist. Its solution-ism at its worst. We are dumbing down machines that are inherently superior. - Gilfoyle

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