Dynamically process SSAS Cube from SSIS package
Learn how you can modify an SSIS package to dynamically process SSAS cubes.
Insert and Delete SQL Server Data with Views
In this tip we look at how to insert and delete data via SQL Server views.
Obsoleting Unused SSRS Reports
Learn about programmatically obsoleting unused SSRS reports from your Report Server.
Translating a SQL Server Schema into a Cassandra Table: Part I Problem Space and Cassandra Primary Key
As many companies consider moving data to NoSQL, Cassandra may be the choice. In this series, Shel Burkow discusses design considerations for porting a SQL Server schema to Cassandra. The first article explains the Cassandra primary key.
Use Polybase to consume Oracle data from SQL Server on Linux 2019
Learn how to set up Polybase in containers to access an Oracle database.
Replace Model SQL Server Database with a User Database
In this tip we look at what happens if we replace the SQL Server model database with a regular user database
A Problem with Cowboy Coding
Cowboy coding can be a problem, and in a case Steve talks about, a temptation for someone to get more work.
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Work out closing balance using opening balance of prior month
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The Security of Old Tech
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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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