CTE Performance
SQL Server 2005 brings a new feature to T-SQL with Common Table Expressions, which make it possible for more complex subquery expressions than in previous versions. Recursion is a common use and Peter He takes a look at how well these new structures perform.
More RBAR and "Tuning" UPDATEs
SQL Server expert Jeff Moden discusses a common problem seen in many update statements.
SQL Server 2005 Best Practices
With SQL Server 2005 recently released, one of the things that many people are looking for are some guidelines for working with the new product. New author NandaKishore brings us a list of best practices that should give you a start.
Fuzzy Lookup and Fuzzy Grouping in SQL Server Integration Services 2005
This paper describes the Fuzzy Lookup and Fuzzy Grouping transformations that are part of SQL Server 2005 Integration Services (SSIS). These SSIS transformations are useful for improving the data quality of existing data as well as new data that is being loaded into your database.
Internals of DBM Failover / Role Switching
Understanding different types of failovers/Role Switching and How do they internally work in database mirroring.
A Common Architecture for Loading Data
Importing data files is always a challenge for a DBA, especially when the files might vary in format. Having one codebase is important and new author Mark Balasundram brings us the template for a high performance application to do just that.
Scaling Out
Scaling out is hard to do with SQL Server, but why doesn't Microsoft build a better solution?
Service Pack 3
Vote for Service Pack 3!!! For SQL Server 2005. As of now, Microsoft has no plans to release Service Pack 3 for SQL Server 2005. I sent them our poll results, but we need more votes. Let them know this is important by voting on Connect. Vote Now!!!! Update: There's a post that they hear […]
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DBCC CHECKDB Limits I
When running DBCC CHECKDB on SQL Server 2025, can I include the Resource Database?
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