Stairway to SQL Server Replication - Level 10: Troubleshooting
The final level of this Stairway takes you through how to identify and fix common errors.
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 - (SQLPS)
Prior to SQL Server 2012, Microsoft provided a mini shell called sqlps.exe; in SQL Server 2012, SQLPS exists in the form of module. Learn how to make use of the SQLPS module and how to access SQL Server components and features via Windows PowerShell.
PASS Data Architecture VC presents Todd McDermit on Data Warehouse Dimension Processing with SSIS from Simple to Complex
On Thursday April 19th 12PM noon Central, Todd McDermid will discuss "SSIS components for Data Warehouse Dimensional data processing".
Linked server to MySQL Server.
In this article, we are going to create a linked server to the MySQL Database.
Once finished that task, we will select, insert, update and delete some data using SQL Server.
The Best of the Best
Today's editorial was originally pubished on June 26, 2007. It is being re-run today as Steve is traveling. What were the best places to work in 2007? Steve Jones links to a list and talks about the value of using those lists.
Understanding Retention Periods for SQL Server Transactional Replication
I have transactional replication configured in production. I have heard about the replication retention period, but what is the significance of this. Would there be any impact to my replication configuration if data is not synchronized with the subscriptions within the retention period?
Big Data
Are you prepared for Big Data? A short piece from Henrico Bekker that talks about what Big Data might mean to many people.
Open Source Software and Cacoëthes Scribendi
Phil Factor on the irresistible urge to write code in the public domain, and the occasional desire to be free from the snails-trail of software that needs maintainence.
TSQL Challenge 80 - Find the minimal set of intervals without gaps
The challenge is to find the minimal set of intervals without creating gaps.
Migrating SQL Reporting Services to a new server
I need to move all the objects off the 2005 Reporting Server to the 2008 Reporting Server. Is there an easy way to do this without saving each report file (edit report and save .rdl) then uploading the report to the new server? This would also mean recreating the data sources and subscriptions.
Blogs
Using CAT for Testing of Data Agents
In last months one of the scenarios where you can use AI has been...
Are you getting value from your reporting?
By ChrisJenkins
Do you spend so long manipulating your data into something vaguely useful that you...
The Book of Redgate: SQL Server Central
By Steve Jones
It was neat to stumble on this in the book, a piece by me,...
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Creating JSON II
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