SQL Server 2005 Integration Services changed the ETL paradigm for SQL Server developers and DBAs. SSIS expert Jamie Thomson has been working with this platform for a few years and brings us some real world knowledge based on a large project he completed in 2006. (Reprinted from the SQL Server Standard).
2007-09-20
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Developing an effective solution requires quality within and across all components of the BI architecture.
2007-09-20
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In the simplest terms, a NULL value represents an unknown value. It's unknown in the sense that the value is: missing from the system, may not be applicable in the current situation, or might be added later. NULL values are different than any other value and are sometimes hard to compare and handle.
2007-09-20
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The Cincinnati SQL Server Users group is getting going again with a meeting on Tuesday, September 25th. If you are in the area, check out the details.
2007-09-20
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This installment of the XML Workshop by Jacob Sebastian continues looking at XML Schemas in SQL Server 2005. Here we learn how the format and range of values can be checked using an XML schema.
2007-09-19
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SQL Server 2005 allows DBAs to set configurations for SSIS packages outside the package to facilitate a smooth transition between different environments.
2007-09-19
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This article discusses: How SQL injection attacks work, Testing for vulnerabilities, Validating user input, Using .NET features to prevent attacks, and Importance of handling exceptions
2007-09-19
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The CLR integration in SQL Server 2005 greatly expands on the capabilities of the SQL Server platform. One new area is the ability to build user-defined types and user-defined aggregates. Solomon Rutzky brings us a way to get around some of the limitations in this area with his SQL# toolkit.
2007-09-18
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In the latest in their popular series on 'Unit Testing' database development work , Alex K and Alex S give some examples of unit testing Database Modifications
2007-09-18
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We've compiled a list of our dozen most popular tips in the area of upgrading to SQL Server 2005 and they run the gamut.
2007-09-18
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When mirroring was first released for Azure SQL Database, it used Change Data Capture...
By Steve Jones
One of the things I’ve tried hard to do in database development situations if...
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The T-SQL Tuesday topic this month comes James Serra. What career risks have you...
We have two "identical" instances of an ASP.NET web service (or so I have...
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