Using DTS Global Variables
Global variables are a little known solution in Data Transformation Services (DTS). Often packages become "stale", where you must develop a package for each client.
Case Statement Tricks
The CASE statement is a very flexible tool. Here are just a few of the tricks you can work with it.
DTS Basics
In this article, we get you started with the core knowledge you'll need to transform your data using DTS.
Incorrect Reporting of Date and Time in Performance Log Files
If you use performance log data and need to conduct time-sensitive analysis, watch out for this little feature in Windows 2000.
Non_Continuous Replication
Replicating continuously minimizes latency, but at a cost. If you're replicated a lot of databases, read this article for some ideas about how to trade latency for overhead by runnig your agents in non-continous mode.
Tech Tales
There is a web site devoted to humorous tales from the tech
support field. Check out these samples and submit your own.
New SQL Server 2000 Data Types
In the latest release of SQL Server, Microsoft has added a number of new data types to expand the functionality of SQL Server.
Removing Duplicate Rows
Ever have duplicate rows of data returned in a query? This article by Neil Boyle examines different techniques for removing duplicate rows.
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Question of the Day
Getting the Object Code
What happens when I run this on SQL Server 2022 in the AdventureWorks2022 database?
SELECT OBJECT_DEFINITION (OBJECT_ID(N'dbo.uspGetBillofMaterials')) AS [Object Definition]; GOSee possible answers