Partitioning - Part 4
Continuing on with his series on table partitioning, Andy Warren takes a look at some fo the advanced features available in SQL Server Enterprise Edition.
Free and Cool - WMV
Two big events this week captured Steve Jones' attention. A little MySQL and Apple commentary to break up the week.
Server Side Paging using SQL Server 2005
A common activity in applications is to page results or record sets from a database. This is usually done on the client using the client's paging functionality or on the server through a variety of methods. In SQL Server 2000 those server side methods typically used dynamic SQL or nested TOP clauses and weren't very efficient. Using Common Table Expressions in SQL Server 2005 we have a better way to page record sets on the server.
Testing - iPod
We get tested in a variety of ways before we take a job, but what should be open for examination besides our technical skills? Answer this week's poll with your opinion.
Testing - MP3
We get tested in a variety of ways before we take a job, but what should be open for examination besides our technical skills? Answer this week's poll with your opinion.
Testing - WMV
We get tested in a variety of ways before we take a job, but what should be open for examination besides our technical skills? Answer this week's poll with your opinion.
The Data Stewardship Approach to Data Governance: Chapter 1
The definitions of data governance and data stewardship that I use have changed, albeit slightly, over the years of providing data governance and stewardship solutions.
Using Report Parameters in SQL Server Reporting Services
Report parameters assist in narrowing down a report for better analysis.
Putting Unit Tests to Work
Testing is an important part of any software development process, but it's a part that many of us skimp on or ignore because of the tedious nature of testing. Longtime author Grant Fritchey has been working with Visual Studio Team Edition for Database Professionals and has written us an article on how you can make your unit testing easier.
Blogs
Future-Proofing: How to Stay Ahead in FinOps
By HeyMo0sh
Cloud environments don’t sit still. Pricing models change, services evolve, workloads grow, and suddenly...
Introducing the SQL Server on Kubernetes Operator
Are you considering replatforming your SQL Server workload due to recent vendor changes, but...
Advice I Like: Rewards from Work
By Steve Jones
The greatest rewards come from working on something that nobody has words for. If...
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