This article takes a simple look at loading data in parallel from a single data source, be it a flat file of a database

Learning Columnstore Indexes

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ColumnStore Index

References and links to learn more about columnstore indexes.

Change operating modes for SQL Server Database Mirroring

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Database Mirroring

SQL Server Database Mirroring offers two methods for exchanging data: synchronously and asynchronously. Sometimes there may be a need to switch between modes for an existing mirror and in this tip we will look at how this can be done.

Dynamic Grouping in SSRS Reports

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Reporting Services (SSRS)

This article shows how you can create a dynamic report in SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), walking you through the steps needed to create a dynamically-grouped report.

How To Keep Up with SQL Server

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Editorial

It can be a challenge to keep up with the rapidly evolving SQL Server platform. Andy Warren has a few ideas today.

Call for Speakers - SQL Saturday Pittsburgh

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SQL Saturday

SQL Saturday #440 is coming to Pittsburgh on October 3, 2015. Now is the time to submit if you'd like to speak at the event.

SQL 2014 Clustered Columnstore Index Rebuild and Maintenance Considerations

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Clustered columnstore index

Building (or rebuilding) a Columnstore index can be a resource intensive operation. In this article, Denzil Ribeiro describes the index rebuild process and index maintenance for clustered Columnstore indexes in SQL 2014.