When to Use Dynamic SQL
Most DBAs and developers prefer not to use dynamic SQL for a number of reasons. There are some reasons to use this query type though. This article covers a few of those.
SQL Server Beta Programs!
SQL Server is releasing two Beta products this month, a 64-bit version of SQL Server 2000 and service pack 4 for SQL Server 7.0! Note: Liberty requires that customers have access to 64-bit machines. Participating in a SQL Server Beta program can be a lot of fun, with contests, promotions, newsgroup support with members of the SQL team at Microsoft, etc. Come sign up today!
SQL Server 6.5: Index Statistic Details
This article examines how index statistics are used in SQL Server 6.5
Diagnosing and Troubleshooting Slow Partitioned Merge Processes
Direct from Microsoft, learn how to achieve scalable, high-performance merge replication applications.
Support WebCast: How to Connect to Analysis Services over the Internet
See how to configure and troubleshoot an HTTP connection to Analysis Services over both the Internet and an intranet. We will show you how to configure Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS), and discuss the different security options for IIS in regard to Analysis Services. We will also talk about the client connection string and performance issues that may arise while using the HTTP connection.
Reducing Round Trips - Part 2
Last week Andy started a discussion of the various ways you can reduce the number of round trips to the server. This week he continues by looking at a method he used recently to do client side caching of data to eliminate the round trip altogether. Gotta read it!
The undocumented nature of sp_readerrorlog in SQL Server 2000
Sp_readerrorlog can read any file on the hard disk, not just error logs. Read on to learn how!
Pitfalls to Avoid when Designing OLAP Cubes
Creating even the simplest of cubes has its pitfalls. This article by Daniel Gallager steers you through the sometimes treacherous world of OLAP.
SQLServerCentral.com Launches its New Contest!
Is your budget tight this year? Be the user who enriches the SQL Server community the most and receive the top prize of a full version of Lumigent's Log Explorer (a $995 value!). You could also win an Apress prize pack or a T-SQL Solutions subscription. Any SQLServerCentral.com user who helps to build the SQL Server community by submitting a script, posting in the forum or posting an original FAQ is eligible.
SQL Server Encryption Best and Worst Practices
In this article by Neil Weicher, he talks about encryption of data and files for SQL Server.
Blogs
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Question of the Day
What's the Date?
In SQL Server 2025, there is a new function that returns the current date without the time. What is it?
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