Database Workbench, a cross database engine development tool, version 2.4 has been released today, 11/10/2003. It now includes support for MySQL and has an extensive list of bugfixes and small enhancements with regard to InterBase, Firebird and MS SQL Server support.
This article shows how to do conditional multiple table inserts. While it is more script than we typically display, it's interesting and might get you thinking about other uses for the idea.
New book! This new book by Ken Henderson (author of other 'GURU' books abou SQL) promises an all inclusive approach to the internals. Sample chapters and other info available by following the link. We'll try to get a review up soon!
One of the most handy extended stored procedures in SQL Server is xp_cmdshell. This article will show you how to use it.
So you've created a diagram that you now need to transfer to a different server or database. This article will show give you a step-by-step guide on how to do this.
This article by Andy Warren discusses how to use if update() in your update triggers to simplify your code. They are easy to use and quite effective!
Ever need to find out what anniversary dates are coming up? What about a list of birthdays in the near future? This article looks at querying for repeating dates.
This article presents one technique to be used for removing duplicate rows in a table.
This is a transcript of a recent chat that included our own Brian Knight!
How often do you hear FUD either for or against Microsoft? Know what FUD is? Steve Jones recently ran across an article looking at reasons why you don't want Microsoft products in your enterprise, specifically servers. Here's a few comments and a link to the article.
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What happens when I run this code?
CREATE TABLE dbo.IdentityTest
(
id int IDENTITY(10) PRIMARY KEY,
somevalue VARCHAR(20)
)
GO
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