[Notes from Pinal]: SSIS is very well explored subject, however, there are so many interesting elements when we read, we learn something new. A similar concept has been Creating the SSIS catalog. With the release of SQL Server 2012, Integration Services (SSIS) received a significant overhaul. The most notable change was the addition of the SSIS catalog, a new deployment and storage mechanism that helps to centralize and standardize the storage, execution, and logging of SSIS packages. In this post, I will briefly illustrate how to set up the SSIS catalog on a new installation of SQL Server 2012 or 2014.
SQL SERVER – Reverse String Word By Word – Part 3
Earlier I wrote a blog post about SQL SERVER – Reverse String Word By Word. SQL Server Expert Sanjay Monpara wrote a great comment to the blog post where he has proposed alternate solution. Right after the solution of the Sanjay, another expert Yuri Petrov suggested a modification to the script. In this blog…
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SQL SERVER – Proving that the Source of the Problems aren’t Tied to the Database
I have always wondered how Sherlock Holmes cracked the toughest of mysteries every single time. This fascination always lead me to learn new techniques every single time. The backbone for every successful detective is to be logical in their approach while working on the case. While watching movies, I have…
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SQL SERVER – Reverse String Word By Word – Part 2
Earlier I wrote a blog post about SQL SERVER – Reverse String Word By Word. SQL Server Expert Sanjay Monpara wrote a great comment to the blog post where he has proposed alternate solution. Right after the solution of the Sanjay, another expert Yuri Petrov suggested a modification to the script. I have…
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SQL SERVER – Can Database Primary File Have Any Other Extention Than MDF
Here is interesting question I received yesterday. I personally think it is one of the most interesting questions I have received this month. “Can Database Primary File Have Any Other Extention Than MDF?” Before you read the answer – think for a moment. Now read the answer in the next…
Read MoreSQL SERVER – Download RML Utilities for SQL Server
Microsoft RML Utilites are very helpful when analysing performance. It helps answering questions like Do you know which databases are using the most resources on your server? Do you know which applications are using the most resources on your server? How will a service pack upgrade, configuration change or application…
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Here is another interesting question, I received the other day. “How to list the name of the months between two date ranges?” Very interesting question. I had no script ready for it so I asked my friend who used to my co-worker earlier and he has sent me the script…
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