If I remember correctly, a "change" doesn't rebuild the table. It adds the field to the end of the fixed size columns on each page, and marks the old column...

Log shipping is a DR technology. Not a reporting technology, which is where you're having issues.

What you can do is use SSIS instead. You might still need a log shipped...

Look up cross tab report or PIVOT.

craig.cannon (10/6/2010)

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Interesting debate this morning - "we need more women in _______". The question that needs to be asked is 'Why?' Are we just after statistics? Do we want more...

WillC9999 (10/6/2010)

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"I dragged my toddler into the data center complete with pillows and blankets for off hours calls"

Should this be regarded as a good or bad thing? It's a hell...

grahamc (10/6/2010)

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In IT, is there really that much of a difference of pay between men and women? I used to work for a development house and the difference in pay...

I would think that there is some function or method in your software that generates this.

Is this one column? With both the number and the table in it? Or two...

I think you'll get answers all over the board.

Hardware is driven, often, but what is used by the company already. I think most people go to tape, but I...

I don't know of anything from MS, but my employer, Red Gate, offers SQL Refactor, which can enforce some standards.

If you want some basic naming, Policy Based Management can do...

None of the 3 I have listed used the MOC curriculum, for the reasons you mentioned.

I would inquire all three, ask for detailed information, or even call/email. Everyone should be...

Nicole Bowman (10/5/2010)

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Thanks for this series of editorials, Steve. I am really enjoying them and find the discussions quite intriguing. I have come across gender bias numerous times both in...

Again, I don't have an answer. I don't know, but like we've defined...

scoia (10/6/2010)

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I think you are missing the point then if you think SQL Developers will be extinct. It seems to me that all "pushing the button" will do is...

jim7429 (10/6/2010)

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The Indy 500 analogy is probably why I read the article, so I can't slam that, or the spirit of the article - sure standards make things better. ...

Mrfixit1170 (10/6/2010)

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Chris, ALZDBA and Steve,

Thanks for the advise everyone, I understood the RAID was not manditory. I would have liked to have seen a Non RAID example in the...