Build Great Looking Excel Spreadsheets
Exporting data from your database and building reports is easy with Reporting Services, but sometimes you need to use other sources
SQL Server User Group in Luxembourg
A new SQL Server user group is starting up in Luxembourg. Be sure you read this if you are in the area and want to participate.
SQL Server Schema Binding and Indexed Views
How do you handle this error? "Cannot create index on view, because the view is not schema bound".
Super Sizing Columns in SQL Server
This article describes how to work with large objects in SQL Server using the MAX Specifier
Testing Service Pack 3
Who is responsible for Service Pack testing? Ultimately it's Microsoft, but Steve Jones reminds us we make a difference as well.
Testing Service Pack 3
Who is responsible for Service Pack testing? Ultimately it's Microsoft, but Steve Jones reminds us we make a difference as well.
Testing Service Pack 3
Who is responsible for Service Pack testing? Ultimately it's Microsoft, but Steve Jones reminds us we make a difference as well.
Faking Multidimensional Arrays in T-SQL made easy!
Another method to create arrays in T-SQL which is actually a "throwback" to the earlier days of compilers!
Participation
With Election Day in the US, Steve Jones talks about how you can make a difference. This editorial was originally published on Nov 4, 2008. It is being republished as Steve is out of town.
Using Break Points in SSIS - SQL School Video
MVP Brian Knight brings us a look at how you can easily debug your Integration Services packages.
Blogs
Are you getting value from your reporting?
By ChrisJenkins
Do you spend so long manipulating your data into something vaguely useful that you...
The Book of Redgate: SQL Server Central
By Steve Jones
It was neat to stumble on this in the book, a piece by me,...
Git forked
Forgive me for the title. Mentally I’m 12. When I started my current day...
Forums
Microsoft Security Changes and SQL Server
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Expanding into Print
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Downtime Caused by the Postgres Transaction ID Wraparound Problem
Comments posted to this topic are about the item Downtime Caused by the Postgres...
Question of the Day
The String Distance I
In SQL Server 2025, what is returned by this code:
SELECT EDIT_DISTANCE('Steve', 'Stan')
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