X-XMLA: iv. Deploying Databases with XMLA
The fourth segment in this series focuses on using XMLA to deploy databases. When you create SQL Server Analysis Services...
2012-06-19
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DataOnWheels
Simple batch script to generate XMLA and deploy SSAS DB
Reblogged from Data on Wheels - Steve Hughes: As I was working through some issues with my cube design, I realized...
2012-06-17
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A Visit to the Eugene Area SQL Server User Group
When in Portland… This week I am in Portland, Oregon working with a customer. While I was here, I thought...
2012-06-07
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Oracle Tips for MSBI Devs #3: Choosing Drivers
When working with Oracle, drivers are truly a pain to get working correctly. I will discuss my preferred choice and...
2012-04-24
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Great User Group Meeting Tuesday, Now on to Madison and SQL Saturday #118
Minnesota SQL Server User Group Meeting Review (4/17/12) First of all, I have to thank the awesome speakers who presented...
2012-04-19
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Oracle Tips for MSBI Devs #2: Keyword compare between Oracle and SQL Server
While attending a recent Windows Azure Quick Start, the presenter, Mike Benkovich (@mbenko) happened to show a table on his...
2012-04-17
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X on XMLA: iii. Basic DDL Functions in XMLA (Create, Alter, Delete)
XMLA can be used to manage the structure of your multidimensional databases. While many developers use Visual Studio (BIDS), to...
2012-04-10
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I’m Speaking at SQL Saturday #118 in Madison Wisconsin
If you happen to be in the area on April 21, 2012, join us at Madison Area Technical College – Truax...
2012-04-04
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Oracle Tips for MSBI Devs #4: Executing an Oracle Stored Proc with IN Parameters in SSIS Execute SQL Task
The first tip I published discussed how to execute an Oracle procedure with no parameters. In this tip, I will...
2012-04-03
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Why I am excited about SQL Server 2012 (Part 2)
Earlier this month I published a blog entry on this same subject. In honor of the local Minneapolis launch event,...
2012-03-28
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Blogs
How to find free space in Azure PosgreSQL
I wanted to figure out how big (or approximately how big) my dump file...
T-SQL Tuesday #180: Good enough is perfect Roundup
This month, I prompted bloggers to discuss whether good enough is perfect. Thank you to all...
Using SQL Compare with Read-only Access
By Steve Jones
Recently a customer asked if SQL Compare and SQL Data Compare can be used...
Forums
Compare rows within the same table
I have a table. Structure in script below. I have to compare and see...
Microsoft Recommendations for Update Stats?
I have an application team that is insisting on daily (and for some, weekly)...
how can i tell if our db2 driver is ms or ibm or other?
i see this in the definition of a linked server on our wh sql...
Question of the Day
A Strange Result
What does this code return in SSMS 20 from SQL Server 2019?
select '|' + CHAR(0)+'abc' + '|';See possible answers