A Microsoft white paper on connecting Visio 2007 to SQL Server 2005 data, including an Analysis Services cube shown as a Visio PivotDiagram.
Doing Remote DBA Work Well
Remote DBA work succeeds with controlled access, current runbooks, agreed change windows, and communication that makes every action visible.
SQL SERVER – 2005 – Start Stop Restart SQL Server From Command Prompt
Start, stop or restart SQL Server from the command prompt with net start mssqlserver and net stop mssqlserver. A batch file can run both together.
SQL SERVER – UDF – User Defined Function – Get Number of Days in Month
A simple user defined function that returns the number of days in month for any date, with the leap year rule for February built in.
SQL SERVER – Correlated and Noncorrelated – SubQuery Introduction, Explanation and Example
What is the difference between correlated and noncorrelated subqueries? I explain both kinds with simple AdventureWorks examples.
SQL SERVER – 2005 – Introduction and Explanation to sqlcmd
An introduction to sqlcmd, the SQL Server 2005 command prompt utility that runs ad hoc T-SQL statements and scripts, and how it improves on isql and osql.
Testing a Cumulative Update Before Production
Testing a Cumulative Update means restoring real data, replaying key jobs, comparing plans and timings, and signing off before production.
Funny SQL Server Error Messages and What They Really Mean
Some real SQL Server error messages read like jokes. Here are my favorite funny SQL Server error messages and what each one is really telling you.
SQLAuthority News – Interesting Read – Using A SQL JOIN In A SQL UPDATE/Delete Statement – Ben Nadel
Ben Nadel, my favorite ColdFusion blogger, wrote two clear articles on using a SQL JOIN in UPDATE and DELETE statements. Both are worth a read.
SQL SERVER – 2005 – Find Tables With Primary Key Constraint in Database
A script to find tables with primary key constraint in a SQL Server 2005 database, listing the index name, table name and column name from sys.indexes.