The Set-Based Limit
An interesting post from Linchi Shea inspires Steve Jones to comment on procedural v set-based programming.
The Set-Based Limit
An interesting post from Linchi Shea inspires Steve Jones to comment on procedural v set-based programming.
The Set-Based Limit
An interesting post from Linchi Shea inspires Steve Jones to comment on procedural v set-based programming.
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.
Blogs
T-SQL Tuesday #197 – An impactful session or two from a conference – RECAP
By DataOnWheels
Thanks to everyone who joined the blog party this month. I noticed three themes...
OpenClaw- Agentic Engineering
By Vinay Thakur
This week has training on AI – Cyber security experts – Omar Santos and...
Visualising Vectors in High Dimensional Space
Following on from my previous post on building The Burrito Bot, I want to...
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Question of the Day
Identities and Sequences V
When thinking about the identity property and sequence objects, which of these can generate values before an insert statement is executed?
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