Data Mining Introduction Part 8: Microsoft Sequence Cluster
This is an introduction to the SQL Server Microsoft Sequence Cluster Algorithm.
Data Mining Introduction Part 8: Microsoft Sequence Cluster
This is an introduction to the SQL Server Microsoft Sequence Cluster Algorithm.
Mongo Jumbo Backups
Backing up MongoDB is akin to backing up SQL Server databases with a Windows tool such as Microsoft DPM. It removes almost all control over the database backup, and more critically, the database restore operation.
New Cartoons at SQLServerCentral
SQLServerCentral has commissioned a new cartoon that will be coming later this week.
Five Tips to Get Your Organisation Releasing Software Frequently
The frequency of releasing software varies widely in the industry. If the test and release process is made as reliable and predictable as possible, then everyone gains. But how do you get started?
Adding to SQL Server
This week Steve Jones wonders what you might want to add to SQL Server. With SQL Server 2016 likely in the early planning stages, where would you want to see the development effort focused.
Database Mirroring Setup
This great tutorial shows how to set up database mirroring across two instances in a virtual environment.
Reduce Time for SQL Server Index Rebuilds and Update Statistics
This tip will explore two features to speed up SQL Server index and statistics maintenance in the SQL Server Enterprise, Standard and Express editions.
Finding “Active” Rows for the Previous Month (SQL Spackle)
SQL Server MVP Jeff Moden walks us through the classic problem of finding all the "Active" rows for the previous month using start and end dates. This is excellent for those new to T-SQL.
Backup to the right location, by default
How do you configure where your database backups are created? Do you have problems updating all of your backup jobs if the backup location needs to change? See how you can make use of Windows settings and a few lines of simple TSQL to have total control over where you database backups are created.
Blogs
Understanding Fabric Ontology
By James Serra
What problem is Fabric Ontology trying to solve? For years, most data conversations have...
QUOTENAME Basics: #SQLNewBlogger
By Steve Jones
Recently I ran across some code that used a lot of QUOTENAME() calls. A...
When growing companies outgrow Excel
By ChrisJenkins
There are some telltale signs that your growing business has outgrown Excel for your...
Forums
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QUOTENAME Quote Parameters
When I use QUOTENAME(), I can optionally provide the character used to surround the string in the result. Can I use any character?
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