Scrubbing Data With DTS : Part 2
Chances are, if you've dealt with any type of data, you know you
rarely receive the data in perfect condition. In this second article in the series on cleaning data, Brian Knight shows you how to scrub data with a more advanced method.
Microsoft Analysis Services Trounces the Competition
Microsoft has the #1 OLAP product according to a new survey from Survey.com
Service Pack 2 Beta Program for SQL Server 2000 Announced
Microsoft has announced that it is now accepting applications for beta testers for the latest service pack.
SQL Server 7: Some Useful Undocumented DBCC Commands
This article looks at some of the undocumented DBCC commands that exist in SQL Server 7.0
Microsoft Announces a New Security Program
Microsoft has announced a new security program to help system administrators secure their sites. Worth a read.
Understanding the Implications of ANSI SQL92 SET Options
Have you ever experienced a T-SQL query, a stored procedure, view or a trigger returning unexpected results. In this article by Raj Gill, he shows you how ANSI DEFAULTS may be to blame.
New Certification - MS System Administrator
Microsoft has announced a new certification for system administrators. This is below an MCSE, but includes an elective which may be SQL Server.
A Few Meta Data UDFs
Alexander Chigrik presents a few UDFs he has developed for getting meta data about your database objects.
Executing a script from SQL Server
Running a script automatically from SQL Server is easier than you think. Here are a few methods you can use.
Blogs
Troubleshooting SQL Server – Starting with the Error Log
By gbargsley
We’ve all been there. Someone walks up and asks, “Is SQL Server having issues?”...
From OLTP to Analytics: Bridging the Gap with Modern SQL Architectures
By Chris Yates
In the beginning, there was OLTP – Online Transaction Processing. Fast, reliable, and ruthlessly...
Free Online Sessions – Building the €100 DWH and Indexing for Dummies
I’m giving two online sessions soon on virtual events that are free to attend....
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Question of the Day
Tables with a SPARSE Column and Consumption
True or False: Tables with a SPARSE column consume more space than regular columns if most values are NOT NULL.
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