Mapping Database File Objects and Fragmentation
Chris proposes a tool that would allow you to graphically see the space utilized by objects in a SQL database. Good idea?
2003-10-16
8,811 reads
Chris Kempster
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Upgrading to Windows 2003
Chris has been working through the process of upgrading to Win2003 and has the start of a great checklist along with few lessons learned - stuff that will come in handy it's time for you to do your own upgrade.
2003-09-11
10,898 reads
Split String and return a table of results
Takes a simple string of delimited values, and returns a table type of the values stripped out. This can be easily incorporated in existing SQL statements utilising standard joins. Classic example of a UDF returning the TABLE data type.
2003-08-10
422 reads
Example VSS Framework - Source Code Management - Part 2
In part two of this article Chris explains how to handle some common issues you'll run into while using version control and how to manage the process. Defintely read part one first if you haven't already.
2003-07-16
4,773 reads
Example VSS Framework - Source Code Management - Part 1
We asked Chris to put together some information on how he uses VSS, a subject that comes up a lot as we have articles and discussions that involve change management. Change management isn't easy, you definitely need a pattern to work from. This two part article gives you a pattern you can start with and customize to your needs.
2003-07-07
5,581 reads
IIS 6 Map
Chris does a lot of work with IIS and based on that he put together this nice map showing how all the bits and pieces go together. No SQL here, but most of us deal with IIS so we thought it might be of interest.
2003-07-02
5,821 reads
Change Management
This article looks at change management from the perspective of the DBA, including how to use source control to your advantage and planning for 'self-healing' apps.
2003-03-18
12,243 reads
Utilizing fn_virtualfilestats
In this example, we will attempt to get some statistical information on file-group utilization to assist us with IO monitoring.
2002-12-04
8,089 reads
SQL Server Security Part 3
In the final article in the series, Chris Kempster covers some of the more advanced methods to securing your SQL Server.
2002-02-18
9,861 reads
Calculate point in time DB Hit Ratios
Displays the hit ratio of the buffer, procedure and log caches. Does not check for div by zero as I am lazy. Tested on SS2k (any SP).
2002-01-15
897 reads
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Question of the Day
The Reindeer Count
How many reindeer does Santa have pulling his sleigh? (according to the famous song) Hint, the answers are not base 10.
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