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SQL SERVER – Backup Failure – Error: 3203, Severity: 16, State: 1
SQL SERVER – Using Package Configurations in SSIS 2012 and Beyond – Notes from the Field #079
[Notes from Pinal]: I know quite a lot of things about SSIS but every single time when I read notes from the field, I realize that there are so many small but very important features exist. A similar concept has been Using Package Configurations in SSIS 2012 and Beyond. Packages are the most critical part of the SSIS and configuring it correctly is extremely important.
SQL Server – Knowing the Use of Deprecated or Discontinued Features
SQL SERVER – Generating Row Number Without Ordering Any Columns
Row_number function is used to generate a serial number for a given record set. But you need to always use ORDER BY clause so that the numbers are assigned to the specific order.
Pinal Dave is an SQL Server Performance Tuning Expert and independent consultant with over 22 years of hands-on experience. He holds a Masters of Science degree and numerous database certifications.
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