SQL Server 2008: Table-valued parameters

A new feature of SQL Server 2008 is Table-valued parameters (TVP).  This feature will allow Developers and DBAs to pass...

SQL Server 2008: Table-valued parameters

A new feature of SQL Server 2008 is Table-valued parameters (TVP).  This feature will allow Developers and DBAs to pass...

Deploying Reports on Windows 7

Recently I tried to deploy a report to a Report Server on my laptop, which is running Windows 7 Ultimate....

How to Create a Reporting Services 2005/2008 Template

 
At most large companies one business requirement is that all reports have the same look and feel.  This may vary...

SQL Lunch Recordings Now Available

After several tries I think we finally have it working.  If you were unable to attend the last two SQLLunches,...

Article of the Week – Kimberly L. Tripp (Partitioned Tables and Indexes)

When partitioning was first introduced in SQL Server 2005, I thought what a great idea.  However, when I started reading...

Today’s SQL Lunch – Integrating Table Valued Parameters with Reporting Services 2008

Meeting URL: Join Meeting

Click the above Meeting URL around 11:30 AM CST on 11/16/2009 to join the meeting
Date: 11/16/2009
Time: 11:30...

How did I become a DBA

This past Tuesday night I had the honor of speaking to a small group of college students who are all...

Baton Rouge SQL Server User Group

If you are in the Baton Rouge Area stop by and join our user group meeting this evening.  The details...

Article of the Week – Sanjay Mirsha (Data Compression)

Data Compression was introduced in SQL Server 2008.  This feature helps compress data inside the database, thus potentially reducing the...