The XML Methods in SQL Server
The XML Data type has definite uses, but the way of interrogating, retrieving, and manipulating the values of properties and attributes within XML have been so foreign to the SQL language as to be somewhat of a barrier to their use. Fortunately, Robert Sheldon has once more managed to make the subject accessible to those of us who just need to get the job done.
Day Zero with PowerShell
Learn how to get setup with PowerShell and SQLPSX from MVP Aaron Nelson, one of the experts teaching us how to use Powershell for SQL Server.
SharePoint - Subversive?
A reflective editorial on how SharePoints and other collaborative work spaces are getting used.
SQL Server in Luxembourg
The SQL Server Luxembourg User Group will be holding its first major event of 2012 on Tuesday 17th January, starting at 4:30pm. The venue will be Microsoft's offices at Cloche d'Or.
Voluntary Constraint?
In which Phil Factor argues that Domain Constraints are a fundamental part of the relational database. If he had to sacrifice a feature of relational databases, it wouldn’t be domain constraints.
Querying SQL Server Agent Job Information
Is there an easy/automated way to get information on SQL Server Agent jobs instead of connecting to each server and manually getting the information through the SSMS GUI?
A Simple way of Automating Scripts
Deploying changes to your environments can be challenging, especially when you have multiple script files. Sadequl Hussain brings us a technique that works well and handles mutliple files.
SQL Saturday #104 - Colorado Springs
Start your 2012 off right with a free day of training in Colorado Springs. Bring the kids as well, as the venue is very family friendly.
The Data Resolutions
The last Friday poll of 2011 has Steve Jones asking about what you want out of 2012.
Blogs
A Spread of Vacation
By Steve Jones
I’m off on vacation today. Which is a little weird as I just got...
How AgentDBA Identifies Backup Failures
By Arun Sirpal
Every DBA has a box like this. Sitting untouched for months. Nobody’s proud of...
Tip: Expanding a SQL statement
In all recent versions of the database you can call DBMS_UTILITY.EXPAND_SQL_TEXT to get the...
Forums
From SQL Server On-Premises to Claude Desktop: How I built a Full MCP Pipeline
Comments posted to this topic are about the item From SQL Server On-Premises to...
Independence Day 2026
Comments posted to this topic are about the item Independence Day 2026
Independence Day 2026
Comments posted to this topic are about the item Independence Day 2026
Question of the Day
Independence Day 2026
In the original Independence Day movie (1996), what type of computer did Jeff Goldblum use to connect to the alien mainframe? Take a guess, don't look it up or ask AI.
See possible answers