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.
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Using CAT for Testing of Data Agents
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The Book of Redgate: SQL Server Central
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Which 'Where' statement conditional upon a variable
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Backup to Immutable Storage
In SQL Server 2025, a backup can be made on Azure Immutable Storage. What changes in how the backup is created?
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