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Apr5

SQL SERVER – 2008 – Introduction to Snapshot Database – Restore From Snapshot

Pinal Dave
SQL, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks
SQL Backup and Restore, SQL Data Storage
68 Comments
Snapshot database is one of the most interesting concepts that I have used at some places recently. Here is a quick definition of the subject from Book On Line: A Database Snapshot is a read-only, static view of a database (the source database). Multiple snapshots can exist on a source…
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Apr4

SQL SERVER – Enable Identity Insert – Import Expert Wizard

Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
SQL Identity, SQL Server, SQL Utility
31 Comments

I recently got an email from an old friend who told me that when he tries to execute the SSIS package, it fails because of some identity error. After a few series of debugging and opening his package, we finally figured out that he has the following problem. Let’s learn how to Enable Identity Insert – Import Expert Wizard.

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Apr3

SQL SERVER – Difference Between GRANT and WITH GRANT

Pinal Dave
SQL, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks
SQL Scripts, SQL Server Security
13 Comments
What is the difference between GRANT and WITH GRANT when giving permissions to the user? This is a very interesting question recently asked me to during my session at TechMela Nepal. Let us first see the syntax and analyze. GRANT: USE master; GRANT VIEW ANY DATABASE TO username; GO WITH GRANT: USE…
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Apr2

SQL SERVER – Simple Installation of Master Data Services (MDS) and Sample Packages – Very Easy

Pinal Dave
SQL, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks
15 Comments
I twitted recently about: ‘Installing #sql Server 2008 R2 – Master Data Services. Painless.’ After doing so, I got quite a few emails from other users as to why I thought it was painless. The reason was very simple- I was able to install it rather quickly on my laptop…
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Apr1

SQLAuthority News – MS Access Database is the Way to Go – April 1st Humor

Pinal Dave
SQL, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQLAuthority News
Software Development, SQL Humor
7 Comments
First of all, today is April 1- April Fool’s Day, so I have written this post for some light entertainment. My friend has just sent me an email about why a person should go for Access Database. For a short background, I used to be an MS Access user once…
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Mar31

SQLAuthority News – Fun Quotes about Technology

Pinal Dave
Personal
SQL Humor, SQL Server
9 Comments

SQL Server can be boring subject many times. In this blog post, let us see some of the fun quotes.

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Mar30

SQL SERVER – World Shape files Download and Upload to Database – Spatial Database

Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
Spatial Database, SQL Scripts, SQL Server, SQL Spatial, SQL Utility
124 Comments

During my recent, training I was asked by a student if I know a place where he can download spatial files for all the countries around the world, as well as if there is a way to upload shape files to a database. Here is a quick tutorial for it.

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Pinal Dave is an SQL Server Performance Tuning Expert and independent consultant with over 24 years of hands-on experience. He holds a Masters of Science degree and numerous database certifications.

Pinal has authored 14 SQL Server database books and 109 Pluralsight courses. To freely share his knowledge and help others build their expertise, Pinal has also written more than 5,800 database tech articles on his blog at https://blog.sqlauthority.com.

Pinal is an experienced and dedicated professional with a deep commitment to flawless customer service. If you need help with any SQL Server Performance Tuning Issues, please feel free to reach out at pinal@sqlauthority.com.

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