Using Xp_cmdshell
One of the most handy extended stored procedures in SQL Server is xp_cmdshell. This article will show you how to use it.
2003-11-14 (first published: 2001-05-03)
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Articles
Transferring a SQL Server Diagram
So you've created a diagram that you now need to transfer to a different server or database. This article will show give you a step-by-step guide on how to do this.
2003-11-13
11,740 reads
Another Method of Testing for Updated Columns in a Trigger
This article by Andy Warren discusses how to use if update() in your update triggers to simplify your code. They are easy to use and quite effective!
2003-11-12
18,047 reads
When's Your Anniversary
Ever need to find out what anniversary dates are coming up? What about a list of birthdays in the near future? This article looks at querying for repeating dates.
2003-11-11
7,653 reads
Deleting Duplicate Rows
This article presents one technique to be used for removing duplicate rows in a table.
2003-11-07
15,255 reads
Transcript of SQL Technet Chat
This is a transcript of a recent chat that included our own Brian Knight!
2003-11-07
3,412 reads
Amazing FUD
How often do you hear FUD either for or against Microsoft? Know what FUD is? Steve Jones recently ran across an article looking at reasons why you don't want Microsoft products in your enterprise, specifically servers. Here's a few comments and a link to the article.
2003-11-06
4,585 reads
More Ideas About Using SQL-DMO
This article by Andy Warren introduces some additional SQL-DMO methods that are very useful when automating administrative tasks.
2003-11-05
11,572 reads
myLittleAdmin v2.5 available
myLittleTools.net is pleased to announce the release of its web-based MS SQL and MSDE database administration tool. Several tools have been added, including "BackUp and Restore database" tools, "CSV Import" tool, "Generate INSERT scripts" tool, "Detach/attach database" tool. Several toys have also been added, including the possibility to display database space used with SVG graph, or a new skin.
2003-11-05
1,734 reads
2003-11-04
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Blogs
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