Lookup tables can be a force for good in a relational database. Whereas the 'One True Lookup Table' remains a classic of bad database design, an auxiliary table that holds static data, and is used to lookup values, still has powerful magic. Joe Celko explains....
The 2011 edition of MVP Jacob Sebastian's T-SQL Quiz is underway. You can take part in the quiz each day, submitting your answers for the chance to show off your knowledge and perhaps win some prizes.
Today we have an editorial reprinted from Jan 15, 2006 as Steve is on vacation. This one talks about the patching process at Microsoft, and why it sometimes is slower than we might like.
Probably not the kind of change you're expecting. I've recently been contacted by the Kimball Group, and they've asked me...
You need to provide data validation at the server level for complex strings like phone numbers, email addresses, etc. You may also need to do data cleanup / standardization before moving it from source to target. Although SQL Server provides a fair number of string functions, the code developed with these built-in functions can become complex and hard to maintain or reuse.
This article provides a practical example of minimizing the growth of a distribution database.
Depending on your anticipated workload and which SQL Server components you have installed, there are a number of instance level...
A free day of training in Denver on Mar 5, 2011. Learn about Windows, .NET, SQL Server, Sharepoint and more. Spread the word to people you know in the area.
Steve Jones talks a little about the 2011 MVP Summit and what the annual event means to the average DBA.
Learn how you can setup Database Mirroring using disparate file paths and drive letters.
Creating a Fabric workspace takes about 30 seconds. Restructuring workspaces after people have built...
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It’s a small change, but a handy one. Flyway Desktop (FWD) now includes the...
By Steve Jones
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