MS Jet OLEDB 4.0 cannot be used for distributed queries because it runs in apartment mode? Turning on Ad Hoc Distributed Queries with sp_configure fixes it.
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COUNT OVER: Show the Filtered Total Beside Page Rows
COUNT OVER helps me keep a page’s row count separate from the filtered total. Compare full and partial pages. An empty page needs an explicit total-count contract.
SQLAuthority News – 4th Birthday of Blog – 20 Million Views – Blog Anniversary – A Milestone
Today is the 4th birthday of SQLAuthority. I started on Nov 1, 2006 just to note what I learn each day, and the blog has now crossed 20 million views.
Find the Last Read and Write Time of Every Table in SQL Server
Find the last read and write time of every table in SQL Server with sys.dm_db_index_usage_stats. The tests show what counts as a read, why an insert counts as a write, what an index rebuild does to the numbers, and what wipes them.
SQL SERVER – Minimum Maximum Memory – Server Memory Options
While reading about server memory options, I learned the lowest value you can set for max server memory is 16 MB. Anything lower is reset to 16 MB.
SQL SERVER – List of all the Views from Database
Hundreds of Views and no idea which are indexed? A quick query on sys.views lists every view with its schema and whether it is indexed or indexable.
Balance, Bounce & Believe: Inside Shaivi’s Guide for Young Gymnasts
Balance, Bounce & Believe is Shaivi Dave’s guide for young gymnasts, parents and coaches: 30 chapters on training, fear, food and trust.
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