Explore filtered models in SQL Server 2008
This articles explores how you can work with filtered models, a powerful new feature introduced in SQL Server 2008 that allows you build models on slices of a mining structure.
PASS Update #20
On the Friday at the end of the Summit we had a 4 hour Board meeting, welcoming new board members...
Exporting to Excel Using a CLR Stored Procedure
The inclusion of the CLR in SQL Server has been controversial, but some people have come up with great ways to take advantage of this feature. New author Anders Pedersen brings us a technique to export data from SQL Server into Excel using the CLR.
Is There a Best?
We all want the best. Whether it's a new stereo or a high availability solution for your database server. Steve Jones talks about the need for us to learn more in order to make the best decision for ourselves.
Linear Gauge Control: A Practical Use
SQL Server Reporting Services 2008 introduced several new features. One key feature was the inclusion of the Gauge Controls. I...
SQL Server Encryption Symmetric vs. Asymmetric Keys
I need to encrypt my data within SQL Server and I plan on using the built-in encryption functionality in SQL Server 2005 and 2008. However, I'm looking at symmetric and asymmetric key algorithms and while I see information saying to use symmetric keys, I don't understand why. What's the difference between the two and why is a symmetric key algorithm preferred over the asymmetric key ones?
Using Server Side Traces for Dynamic Performance Evaluation
This article describes a method of gathering and analyzing performance data using SQL Trace.
Why I Run SQLServerCentral
After the holiday, Steve Jones gives a little insight into his job, and what he likes about running SQLServerCentral.
Keeping Track of Virtual Databases
Are your database servers not performing well? Have you discovered two or more virtual servers running on the same node? Shailesh Khanal shows you how to generate a status report for multiple database servers and services, schedule it to run automatically and send it out via email.
Limit Your Data Liability
We aren't necessarily liable for data breaches at our company, but will that last forever? Steve Jones talks about some things that you might want implement to ensure that you aren't liable if there ever is a security issue.
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RANK() vs DENSE_RANK(): #SQLNewBlogger
By Steve Jones
I haven’t done one of these in awhile, but I saw an article recently...
Using CAT for Testing of Data Agents
In last months one of the scenarios where you can use AI has been...
Are you getting value from your reporting?
By ChrisJenkins
Do you spend so long manipulating your data into something vaguely useful that you...
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Creating JSON II
On SQL Server 2025, what happens when I run this code:
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