Page compression in SQL Server 2008
Page compression is a new feature available in Enterprise and Developer editions of SQL Server 2008. In this article, MAK discusses how to enable PAGE data compression on a table and index.
When the next object-persistence boat comes in.
Phil enjoys an old Microsoft Training manual and wonders why it is no longer possible to encompass the whole of SQL in a 400 page book any more..
Who's been logging into my SQL Server?
In a recent blog post, see the steps Denny Cherry thinks are vital to monitoring both successful and unsuccessful outside user logins to your SQL Server.
Making Demands
Imagine you are invited to speak somewhere and you have a bit of power. Have some fun with this Friday's poll and let us know what you'd demand.
On Error () Logging by Using Event Handlers
Use of event handlers provided in SSIS package to handle runtime errors while the package is running and logging the error information in the database.
Identifying Object Dependencies in SQL Server
Is there a way to identify which objects are dependent on other objects within a SQL Server database? I need to modify the table structure to add new columns. However, before making any changes I want to make sure that I understand all the object dependencies. Is there a way in SQL Server 2008 to quickly identify all the object dependencies?
Introduction to Fast Track Data Warehouse Architectures
This paper provides an overview and guide to SQL Server® Fast Track Data Warehouse, a new set of reference architectures created for scale-up (SMP) SQL Server based data warehouse solutions. It includes a summary of the resources available in the reference configuration, the distinguishing features of the approach, and the steps necessary to take full advantage of the new architectures.
Making Demands
Imagine you are invited to speak somewhere and you have a bit of power. Have some fun with this Friday's poll and let us know what you'd demand.
The secret skill revealed in the dusty booklet
Going through one’s father’s belongings after his death is always a poignant, bitter-sweet experience. I was going through his most precious books a while back; there were books that were written by him, books by friends and relatives, books about friends...
Adding a Computed Column to a Table (2) - SQL School Video
Part 2 of how to add a computed column to a table. MVP Andy Warren narrates this SQL School video.
Blogs
Capturing My Own Metrics: #SQLNewBlogger
By Steve Jones
A customer was trying to compare two tables and capture a state as a...
Red Flags in Your Query (T-SQL Tuesday #200)
By Zikato
When I'm looking at a query, I bet it's bad if I see... a...
T-SQL Tuesday #200: When I Look at a Query …
By Steve Jones
This month is a milestone for T-SQL Tuesday. It’s number 200, which doesn’t sound...
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Checking the Error Log I
On my SQL Server 2025, I want to search the error log from my T-SQL code for potential issues and then inform an administrator. What is the current way to easily query the error log?
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