Fun with sp_executeSQL
Switching from 32 BIT SQL Server to a 64 BIT edition illustrates how removing a bottleneck from a system can have a detrimental affect overall
SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 Integration Services - Sampling Transformations
Row Sampling Transformation and Percentage Sampling Transformation provide data sampling functionality. This functionality is useful in a number of Analysis Services and Data Mining-based scenarios.
Morale Data
Would any of you want to track your morale at work and have your boss access the data anonymously? Steve Jones think it's a good tool, but one that is easily abused.
SQL Server Log Shipping Between Standalone\Workgroup Computers
This article describes the requirements to log ship databases between workgroup computers
Indexing - Take the Hint and Leave it to the Experts
The most common T-SQL command in use has to be the SELECT statement, it is the bedrock of any SQL Professional's day. Sometimes it's used to snatch some data from a table or two while some quick investigation is done, other times it is at the heart of a stored procedure or view that will inform business decisions for coming months or even years.
Try Some New Tools This Month
Today we have a guest editorial from Andy Warren. Today Andy suggests you try some new tools and see if you can increase your productivity.
Cumulative Aggregates in SQL Server Reporting Services
In this tip, we will see how to build a report which shows the cumulative sales amount for the current month, current quarter (QTD) and current year (YTD) in a single crosstab (tablix) report, which makes it easy to compare the data.
Healthy Work Habits
Today Steve Jones talks a little about the work environment for IT workers. We ought to pay attention and ensure we are taking care of ourselves.
Blogs
Monday Monitor Tips: Virtual Machine Usage and Cost
By Steve Jones
One of the things I’ve been requesting for a number of years is cost...
Advice I Like: Respect
By Steve Jones
“Don’t aim to have others like you; aim to have them respect you.” –...
Blue Sky Programming – The Optimism Trap
Many years ago, before I joined Oracle, I was working on a major modernisation...
Forums
SQL Art, Part 4: Happy 4th of July — A British DBA's Guide to Celebrating a War We Don't Talk About
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DBCC CHECKDB Limits I
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DBCC CHECKDB Limits I
When running DBCC CHECKDB on SQL Server 2025, can I include the Resource Database?
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