SQL SERVER – Transfer The Logins and The Passwords Between Instances of SQL Server 2005

This question was asked to me by one of reader. “I just upgraded my server with better hardware and newer operating system. How can I transfer the logins and the passwords between two of my SQL Server?” I think Microsoft has wonderful documentation for this issue. kb 918992 I will…
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SQL SERVER – SELECT 1 vs SELECT * – An Interesting Observation

Many times I have seen issue of SELECT 1 vs SELECT * discussed in terms of performance or readability while checking for existence of rows in table. I ran quick 4 tests about this observed that I am getting same result when used SELECT 1 and SELECT *. I think smart readers of this blog will come up the situation when SELECT 1 and SELECT * have different execution plan when used to find existence of rows.

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SQL SERVER – 2005 – Licensing Model Compared to Other Database Products

Yesterday on this blog I wrote about SQL SERVER – 2005 – Understanding Licensing Model. I have received many questions about pricing and comparing SQL Server with other RDBMS. One of the reason I like SQL Server because I am strong believer of licensed software usage and SQL Server is…
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