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Greg Edwards-268690 SSC-Insane Points: 20680 More actions · Answer 1

The Dixie Flatline (6/17/2010)
Testing...
Testing...
Is this Thread on?

Do I hear the faint call of a threadaholic echoing in the distance?

Greg E

ChrisM@Work SSC Guru Points: 186127 More actions · Answer 2

Greg Edwards-268690 (6/18/2010)
The Dixie Flatline (6/17/2010)
Testing...
Testing...
Is this Thread on?
Do I hear the faint call of a threadaholic echoing in the distance?
Greg E

This is what those damned Vuvu's do to your hearing. Bob's call described as 'faint'.

^{“Write the query the simplest way. If through testing it becomes clear that the performance is inadequate, consider alternative query forms.” - Gail Shaw}

For fast, accurate and documented assistance in answering your questions, please read this article.
Understanding and using APPLY, (I) and (II) Paul White
Hidden RBAR: Triangular Joins / The "Numbers" or "Tally" Table: What it is and how it replaces a loop Jeff Moden

The Dixie Flatline SSC Guru Points: 53354 More actions · Answer 3

I'm reasonably soft-spoken at most times.

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ChrisM@Work SSC Guru Points: 186127 More actions · Answer 4

The Dixie Flatline (6/18/2010)
I'm reasonably soft-spoken at most times.

Pardon?

Yeah I know - cheap - but it's friday 🙂

^{“Write the query the simplest way. If through testing it becomes clear that the performance is inadequate, consider alternative query forms.” - Gail Shaw}

For fast, accurate and documented assistance in answering your questions, please read this article.
Understanding and using APPLY, (I) and (II) Paul White
Hidden RBAR: Triangular Joins / The "Numbers" or "Tally" Table: What it is and how it replaces a loop Jeff Moden

Steve Jones - SSC Editor SSC Guru Points: 736602 More actions · Answer 5

Grant Fritchey (6/18/2010)
GilaMonster (6/18/2010)
Lynn Pettis (6/17/2010)
Don't you love it when some one PM's you for help? Just deciding if I should help, post it for others as well, or just ignore it. Decisions, decisions, decisions....
My standard reply to that is 'please post in the forums'. Two problems I have with helping via PM. No one else can help out. No one else can benefit.
Me too. My one exception is when they're asking about something I wrote.

ditto ditto. I do sometimes tell them they can re-PM me with the URL.

GabyYYZ SSCertifiable Points: 7913 More actions · Answer 6

Woohoo, my article[/url] has been republished! (Where's my pepto?) :sick:

Gaby________________________________________________________________"In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not." - Albert Einstein

Lynn Pettis SSC Guru Points: 442467 More actions · Answer 7

Steve Jones - Editor (6/18/2010)
Grant Fritchey (6/18/2010)
GilaMonster (6/18/2010)
Lynn Pettis (6/17/2010)
Don't you love it when some one PM's you for help? Just deciding if I should help, post it for others as well, or just ignore it. Decisions, decisions, decisions....
My standard reply to that is 'please post in the forums'. Two problems I have with helping via PM. No one else can help out. No one else can benefit.
Me too. My one exception is when they're asking about something I wrote.
ditto ditto. I do sometimes tell them they can re-PM me with the URL.

I replied to the individual informing him to post the question in the appropriate forum.

Sioban Krzywicki One Orange Chip Points: 27770 More actions · Answer 8

GabyYYZ (6/18/2010)
Woohoo, my article[/url] has been republished! (Where's my pepto?) :sick:

Have you considered updating it? Or telling people to read the comments? I got a lot out of reading the comments and the original article gets people to think about the issue.

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When you encounter a problem, if the solution isn't readily evident go back to the start and check your assumptions.
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What’s so unpleasant about being drunk?
You ask a glass of water. -- Douglas Adams

Steve Jones - SSC Editor SSC Guru Points: 736602 More actions · Answer 9

GabyYYZ (6/18/2010)
Woohoo, my article[/url] has been republished! (Where's my pepto?) :sick:

Don't worry too much about the discussion. Plenty of people think everyone sees what they see, and they don't want things republished. Or they want everything updated in a wiki.

If you want to update a new version, let me know. Otherwise, just respond to comments asking questions and ignore the others.

GabyYYZ SSCertifiable Points: 7913 More actions · Answer 10

Stefan Krzywicki (6/18/2010)
GabyYYZ (6/18/2010)
Woohoo, my article[/url] has been republished! (Where's my pepto?) :sick:
Have you considered updating it? Or telling people to read the comments? I got a lot out of reading the comments and the original article gets people to think about the issue.

I've posted a comment in the discussion just now, but yeah, I'll think about summarizing my thoughts as stated in the comments and update the article. Thanks.

Gaby________________________________________________________________"In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not." - Albert Einstein

Sioban Krzywicki One Orange Chip Points: 27770 More actions · Answer 11

GabyYYZ (6/18/2010)
Stefan Krzywicki (6/18/2010)
GabyYYZ (6/18/2010)
Woohoo, my article[/url] has been republished! (Where's my pepto?) :sick:
Have you considered updating it? Or telling people to read the comments? I got a lot out of reading the comments and the original article gets people to think about the issue.
I've posted a comment in the discussion just now, but yeah, I'll think about summarizing my thoughts as stated in the comments and update the article. Thanks.

Good, I hope you do. I look forward to seeing your thoughts on the concepts now in more of an article form as opposed to replying to specific comments. I appreciate the work you put in.

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When you encounter a problem, if the solution isn't readily evident go back to the start and check your assumptions.
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It’s unpleasantly like being drunk.
What’s so unpleasant about being drunk?
You ask a glass of water. -- Douglas Adams

WayneS SSC Guru Points: 95461 More actions · Answer 12

Lynn Pettis (6/17/2010)
Checked out a thread where one of my blogs was referenced, feels good when it helps someone solve a problem. 🙂

I frequently reference your blog for the common date/time routines. I sure hope it helps others!

Oh - and thanks for writing that! I learned a few things from it also.

Wayne
Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server 2008
Author - SQL Server T-SQL Recipes

If you can't explain to another person how the code that you're copying from the internet works, then DON'T USE IT on a production system! After all, you will be the one supporting it!

Links:
For better assistance in answering your questions
Performance Problems
Common date/time routines
Understanding and Using APPLY Part 1 & Part 2

SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281334 More actions · Answer 13

WayneS (6/18/2010)
Lynn Pettis (6/17/2010)
Checked out a thread where one of my blogs was referenced, feels good when it helps someone solve a problem. 🙂
I frequently reference your blog for the common date/time routines. I sure hope it helps others!
Oh - and thanks for writing that! I learned a few things from it also.

DITTO

Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
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I have given a name to my pain...MCM SQL Server, MVP
SQL RNNR
Posting Performance Based Questions - Gail Shaw[/url]
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David Webb-CDS SSCoach Points: 17398 More actions · Answer 14

Yes, Lynn, those date routines are the first blade in my Swiss Army knife of SQL Server tools.

Thank you for your wonderful contributions!

And then again, I might be wrong ...
David Webb

WayneS SSC Guru Points: 95461 More actions · Answer 15

Just my luck.....

Wednesday, I updated a test box to SQL 2008. Pretty old (> 9 years)...

Last night, the drive controller failed spectacularly (sparks, smoke, everything), completely corrupting the HDDs connected to it. Totally unsalvageable.

Sure hope it's not related...

Wayne
Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server 2008
Author - SQL Server T-SQL Recipes

If you can't explain to another person how the code that you're copying from the internet works, then DON'T USE IT on a production system! After all, you will be the one supporting it!

Links:
For better assistance in answering your questions
Performance Problems
Common date/time routines
Understanding and Using APPLY Part 1 & Part 2