Optimize disk configuration in SQL Server
Proper disk configuration can result in a lifetime of high performance for SQL Server databases. Go beyond storage capacity requirements and consider drive performance.
The SQLServerCentral.com 3000
Congratulations to two new members of the SQLServerCentral.com 3000 club: Jeff Moden and Noeld.
Data is at the Heart of Enterprise-Wide BI and DW
At the core of an enterprise BI/DW program is the data that is being made available to the business users who are looking to make better decisions using this information. Properly managing this information is the most critical activity of the enterprise BI team.
Dynamic Data Warehousing - The Virtual Brand Reaches Take-Off Speed
The interest in dynamic data warehousing (DDW) is growing significantly. A sure sign that the virtual brand has reached take-off speed is claims by bloggers that they did not get enough credit for coining the concept, viral brand or idea. For example, Dan Linstedt recently went on what he described as a "rant" about "dynamic data warehousing."
What is Analysis Services in SQL Server 2005?
Check out our Top 10 tips on Analysis Services 2005 that will help you navigate through the features and functionality of this priceless Business Intelligence tool.
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Foreign Keys and their States
In this article, we will examine some rarely explored areas that concern foreign keys; in particular, we will look at disabled and un-trusted foreign keys.
Writing SQL Faster
All of us would like to code faster and with fewer mistakes. While a third party tool usualy won't help with the latter, there are a few to help you increase the speed at which you build readable code. New author Tom Fisher brings us a short tutorial on using a couple of Red Gate's tools.
SSIS Stumpers V1 - Unpivot Example
In this series, Brian Knight shows you an actual difficult business problem to solve, gives you hints about how to solve it and then lastly shows you step-by-step instructions how to solve it if you want the help. n this video of the series, Brian demonstrate how to unpivot data that may arrive from the mainframe and load a many to many table with SSIS.
The June Energy Update (2007)
Steve Jones takes a look at energy news and how Google and Microsoft are looking to lower their dependence on the grid and advance alternative energy use.
Blogs
T-SQL Tuesday #198–Change Detection
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This month we have a new host, Meagan Longoria, who graciously agreed to help...
Redgate and Rome
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I’m at the UK Redgate office today, meeting with senior leaders in all areas...
Quick Tip: Check Most DTU Expensive Queries in Azure SQL Database
Optimizing Azure SQL Database performance often begins with identifying the most resource-intensive queries. Understanding...
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Restoring Azure Key Vault Keys and Validating SQL Server TDE Recovery: Level 7 of the Stairway to TDE
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Question of the Day
Creating a JSON Document IV
I have this data in a table called dbo.NFLTeams
TeamID TeamName City YearEstablished ------ -------- ---- --------------- 1 Cowboys Dallas 1960 2 Eagles Philadelphia 1933 3 Packers Green Bay 1919 4 Chiefs Kansas City 1960 5 49ers San Francisco 1946 6 Broncos Denver 1960 7 Seahawks Seattle 1976 8 Patriots New England 1960If I run this code, how many rows are returned?
SELECT YearEstablished, json_objectagg(city : TeamName) FROM dbo.NFLTeams GROUP BY YearEstablished;See possible answers