Job to Monitor SQL Server 7.0 Performance and Activity
This article describes the ActivityTrace7 job that puts blocking and performance data into a trace file for further analysis.
Installing Service Pack 1 for SQL Server 2000
Like most SQL Server service packs, the latest service pack by Microsoft for SQL Server 2000 is simple to install. Don't let this deceive you though. A step mishap can leave your system in an inconsistent state and cause major problems when users begin to hit it again. This article will provide you a step-by-step guide to installing Service Pack 1 for SQL Server 2000.
Notes from the field - SP1 Personal Edition
Steve Jones provides some notes from the field after installing SP1 on a personal edition of SQL Server
Executing Multiple Scripts in a Folder using the ScriptRunner Utility
Ever have a large batch of scripts you need to run? It takes a while if you have to open each one in Query Analyzer and execute it. One of our readers proposed an alternative - take a look the small app Andy Warren wrote to make doing this task a breeze.
Security Alerts and Information
A new security alert affecting SQL Server was released on June 12, 2001
Implementing Data Quality Through Meta Data
Data Quality is as important as data integrity for most every application. This article examines how data quality can be improved in a data warehouse through the use of Meta Data.
Blogs
T-SQL Tuesday #191: Invitation–Your Favorite String Parsing
By Steve Jones
It’s that time of the month, and I’m late. My apologies. I had a...
Fabric as a Data Mesh Enabler: Rethinking Enterprise Data Distribution
By Chris Yates
For decades, enterprises have approached data management with the same mindset as someone stuffing...
Truncate Table Pitfalls
Truncate Table Pitfalls Truncating a table can be gloriously fast—and spectacularly dangerous when used carelessly....
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The Improvement Limit
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Migrate SSRS Reports to a New Server in Just a Few Clicks
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