Replication has been my favorite subject when it comes to resolving errors. I have found that many DBAs are stuck with the solving of the problem of replication for hours; however, the solution is very easy. One of the very common errors in replication occurs when replication is removed from any server. I have seen [...]
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SQL SERVER – ERROR: FIX: Cannot drop server because it is used as a Distributor in replication
Posted in Pinal Dave, SQL, SQL Authority, SQL Error Messages, SQL Query, SQL Scripts, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, T SQL, Technology, tagged SQL Replication on December 11, 2009 | 10 Comments »
SQL SERVER – Future of Business Intelligence
Posted in Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Pinal Dave, SQL, SQL Authority, SQL Query, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, T SQL, Technology on December 10, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Business Intelligence (BI) is slated to play bigger roles in all kinds of businesses in the coming years. This is not surprising as data analysis and smarter decision making has made the use of BI inevitable in all sizes of businesses across all sectors, including Real estate, IT, mobile devices, governmental agencies, scientific and engineering [...]
SQL SERVER – Business Intelligence – Aligning Business Metrics
Posted in Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Pinal Dave, SQL, SQL Authority, SQL Query, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, T SQL, Technology on December 9, 2009 | 6 Comments »
Today, executive management and managers need the latest information to drive intelligent decisions for business success. More informed decisions mean more revenue, less risk, decreased cost, and improved operational control for business agility and competitiveness. Besides, in today’s fast paced, technology-driven business world, organizations are continually struggling to deal with growing data volumes and complexity [...]
SQL SERVER – Fix : Error : Invalid object name ‘sys.configurations’. (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 208)
Posted in Pinal Dave, SQL, SQL Authority, SQL Azure, SQL Error Messages, SQL Query, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, T SQL, Technology on December 8, 2009 | 5 Comments »
As you all know that SQL Azure CTP has been released; here, I have included a step-by-step guide for how to configure the CTP: SQL SERVER – Azure Start Guide – Step by Step Installation Guide. For pricing and introduction, please read SQLAuthority News – SQL Azure – Microsoft SQL Data Services – Introduction and [...]
SQL Server – White Paper – An Introduction to Fast Track Data Warehouse Architectures by Erik Veerman
Posted in Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Pinal Dave, SQL, SQL Authority, SQL Query, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQL White Papers, SQLAuthority News, T SQL, Technology on December 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
An Introduction to Fast Track Data Warehouse Architectures SQL Server Technical Article Writer: Erik Veerman, Solid Quality Mentors Technical Reviewer: Mark Theissen, Scotty Moran, Val Fontama Published: February 2009 The performance and stability of any application solution—whether line of business, transactional, or business intelligence (BI)—hinges on the integration between solution design and hardware platform. Choosing [...]
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Pinal Dave is a Microsoft Technology Evangelist (Database and BI). He has written over 2000 articles on the subject on his blog at http://blog.sqlauthority.com. Along with 8+ years of hands on experience he holds a Masters of Science degree and a number of certifications, including MCTS, MCDBA and MCAD (.NET). He is co-author of three SQL Server books - SQL Server Programming, SQL Wait Stats and SQL Server Interview Questions and Answers. Prior to joining Microsoft he was awarded Microsoft MVP award for three continuous years for his contribution in community.
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