DAC - What to Execute when Connected?
SQL Server Issues? Connect with Dedicated Administrator Connection (DAC), then what? Execute this stored procedure to get some understanding on what is going on in the SQL server.
The Best Computer
Hollywood does a great job of showing off technology that might be possible someday. This Friday Steve Jones wonders what amazing computer you'd like to have.
Simple Column Chart for Analysis Services Data
This article focuses upon Column charts, and extends the examination of Reporting Services charts for Analysis Services data sources that we began in Introducing Reporting Services Charts for Analysis Services.
System Data Collection Reports
This article describes how to install the components that make up the Management Data Warehouse (MDW)
Guest Editorial: That ain't a Database, it's a Spreadsheet
Phil recently had to draw up a list of 'top ten' pieces of advice for programmers who were starting out as database developers. It is a difficult thing to do when one is immersed in the study of the intricacies and detail of the plumbing of SQL Server.
Using the CheckSum Function - SQL School Video
There are times that you want to determine quickly if any data has changed. Brian Knight shows how checksums can be used in T-SQL.
Using the Service Audit Object in SQL Server 2008
Brian Kelley looks at auditing in this article about SQL Server 2008 and the enhancements made in this version. The new Audit Object allows you to more easily determine what is happening on your SQL Server instance.
Create Backups without Breaking the Database Backup Sequence
This article shows how the COPY_ONLY clause can be used to ensure that an ad-hoc database backup do not break the backup sequence
The Best Computer
Hollywood does a great job of showing off technology that might be possible someday. This Friday Steve Jones wonders what amazing computer you'd like to have.
The Best Computer
Hollywood does a great job of showing off technology that might be possible someday. This Friday Steve Jones wonders what amazing computer you'd like to have.
Blogs
JSON_OBJECTAGG is an Aggregate: #SQLNewBlogger
By Steve Jones
I wrote an article recently on the JSON_OBJECTAGG function, but neglected to include an...
Cultural Change: Fostering a Cost-Aware Culture in Your Organisation
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After working deep in cloud operations, I’ve learned that FinOps isn’t really about dashboards...
Beyond VARBINARY: How to Store PDFs in SQL Server Using FILESTREAM and FileTable
By gbargsley
Hello, dear blog reader. Today’s post is coming to you straight from the home...
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Question of the Day
Creating a JSON Document I
I want to create a JSON document that contains data from this table:
TeamID TeamName City YearEstablished 1 Cowboys Dallas 1960 2 Eagles Philadelphia 1933If I run this code, what is returned?
SELECT json_objectagg('Team' : TeamName)
FROM dbo.NFLTeams;
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