Using Database Transactions across multiple SSIS Tasks
If you experiment at all with transactions that are built into SSIS you will discover that they are highly flawed. ...
SQL Server 2008 T-SQL Enhancements Part - I
SQL Server 2008 has a number of enhancements over 2005 that make it a more capable platform. New author Arshad Ali brings us an overview and some code about a few T-SQL changes.
SQLSaturday Bloopers
Traveling to Charlotte, NC for SQL Saturday #33, Steve Jones takes a break from writing with a short piece, and quite a few mistakes from this year.
Implementing User-Defined Hierarchies in SQL Server Analysis Services
To be able to drill into multidimensional cube data at several levels, you must implement all of the hierarchies on the database dimensions. Then you'll create the attribute relationships necessary to optimize performance. Analysis Services hierarchies offer plenty of possibilities for displaying the data that your business requires. Rob Sheldon continues his series on SQL Server Analysis Services 2008.
Mnesia: A Distributed DBMS Rooted in Concurrency
Find out what makes Mnesia, the Erlang-based database management system, perfect for distribution across a network of computers.
Should DBAs be Paid Overtime?
For the past several weeks, I have been running a poll on www.bradmcgehee.com, asking visitors if they thought that DBAs...
A Cheap Fix?
Does it make sense to set up another instance of SQL Server just for a power user? Is it a good use of resources? Steve Jones comments today on this DBA tool for enhancing performance.
Calculating Moving Averages with T-SQL
How to efficiently calculate moving averages with SQL Server using Stock Market data.
Multiplatform ODBC support for SQLServer
The Microsoft SQL Server Connectivity team has a survey on the need for ODBC support for other platforms. If you use SQL Server from other platforms, let them know.
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Who Are You Doing It For?
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But as I've matured over the years, I came to realize that I needed...
Presenting Twice in May 2026
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I will be presenting my latest session, Documenting Your Work for Worry-Free Vacations, in-person...
Finding the Next Sequence Value: #SQLNewBlogger
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I saw a question asking about the next sequence value and decided to try...
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