So then, what’s the definition of an object……..?
Not blogged for a while due to client and project commitments but something which has surprised me when speaking with...
2012-01-25
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Chris's SQL Blog
Powershell and Dynamic SSIS (or any for that matter) Config files
As I imagine that the majority of people who are reading this will have some level of SSIS knowledge, I’ll...
2011-12-05
1,180 reads
Powershell to Script out SQL Server Objects using a CMS list
I’ve recently decided I’ve got to get with the times and started dabbling with Powershell. Up until now i’ve not...
2011-09-19
2,087 reads
Being an Exceptional DBA Award 2011 Finalist
On Wednesday 13th July at 16:06 (GMT) I got what could only be described as the biggest shock of my...
2011-07-25
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NetApp Dynamic Backup Script
For those of you who’ve worked with NetApp and SnapManager for SQL Server, you will know can generate a scheduled...
2011-06-09
1,193 reads
SnapManager Epic Fail – oh dear!
An ex colleague and good friend of mine has recently been having trouble with Snapmanager for SQL, anyone had similar...
2011-04-07
672 reads
Why I don’t like NULLs and Nullable Columns
As I imagine (or hope), the majority of us adhere to some form of standards in the environment that they...
2011-03-25
742 reads
Database Mail – Collection of SQL Server Scripts
As part of my blogging I’ll be periodically providing readers with a collection of my scripts which I use on...
2011-03-21
919 reads
Poll: – Index Rebuild / Defrag, what page count filter do you set?
After reviewing a number of clients overnight index defrag / rebuild scripts over the years, I’m intrigued to know how many...
2011-03-11
731 reads
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My 2024 in Data: Music
By Steve Jones
This is my last week of the year working (I guess I come back...
A New Word: Suente
By Steve Jones
suente– n. the state of being so familiar with someone that you can be...
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Timeout Error while executing a TSQL statement in Sql server Express Edition
I am getting the below error when I execute a SQL command in SQL...
Timeout Error while executing a TSQL statement in Sql server Express Edition
I am getting the below error when I execute a SQL command in SQL...
Sql script replace and rearrange numbers
Hi everyone. I have this table and this information. (left side of the image)...