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SQL SERVER – Find Last Date Time Updated for Any Table

Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
SQL DateTime, SQL Scripts, SQL Table Operation

I just received an email from one of my regular readers who is curious to know if there is any way to find out when a table is recently updated (or last date time updated). I was ready with my answer! I promptly suggested him that if a table contains UpdatedDate or ModifiedDate date column with default together with value GETDATE(), he should make use of it. On close observation, the table is not required to keep history when any row is inserted. However, the sole prerequisite is to be aware of when any table has been updated. That’s it!

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SQLAuthority News – Future of Business Intelligence and Databases – Article by Nupur Dave

Pinal Dave
SQL, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQLAuthority News
Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Database, DBA
This article is submitted by Nupur Dave Future of Business Intelligence and Databases The term business intelligence (BI) was coined by Howard Dresner in the early 1990s. He defined Business Intelligence as “a set of concepts and methodologies to improve decision making in business through use of facts and fact-based…
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SQLAuthority News – Author Visit – TechEd India 2009 – Hyderabad

Pinal Dave
SQL, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQLAuthority News
MVP, SQLAuthority Author Visit, TechEd
I am sure most of you have already heard the good news -Microsoft TechEd India 2009 finally arrives! Tech.Ed-India is a great opportunity to gear yourself up to keep pace with the latest technology innovations and trends.  This event offers you the platform to get comprehensive hands-on-training and free certifications…
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SQL SERVER – Roadmap of Microsoft Certifications – SQL Server Certifications

Pinal Dave
SQL, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks
Database, Microsoft Certifications, MVP, SQL Scripts
Introduction In these times of economic slowdown and uncertainties, more and more IT professionals are concerned about their job security and their qualifications. With job insecurity looming on their minds, it is a common trend for developers to start hunting for ways to update their skills. Sound knowledge and real…
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