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Alvin Ramard (9/21/2010)
CirquedeSQLeil (9/21/2010)
So T-time is at 4? Sounds good to me:cool:
Is it ok if I have coffee instead of tea? 😎

My powers of divination told me you would say that.

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

CirquedeSQLeil (9/21/2010)
Alvin Ramard (9/21/2010)
CirquedeSQLeil (9/21/2010)
So T-time is at 4? Sounds good to me:cool:
Is it ok if I have coffee instead of tea? 😎
My powers of divination told me you would say that.

It's 4 here, I'll put the kettle on. And see if the data cleansing has finished.

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Chris Morris-439714 (9/21/2010)
CirquedeSQLeil (9/21/2010)
Alvin Ramard (9/21/2010)
CirquedeSQLeil (9/21/2010)
So T-time is at 4? Sounds good to me:cool:
Is it ok if I have coffee instead of tea? 😎
My powers of divination told me you would say that.
It's 4 here, I'll put the kettle on. And see if the data cleansing has finished.

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Steve Jones - SSC Editor SSC Guru Points: 736270 More actions · Answer 4

Paul White NZ (9/21/2010)
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The current SQL development model is to address a small number of main product features in each new major release. The downside to that is that the shiny new features introduced last time are unlikely to get much love in the following release (bug fixes and small impact enhancements only).

I'd agree. The improvements to features are slow to come. The engine stability, and speed seems to improve, but other features barely move at times. It took a number of evolutions for log shipping to improve, maintenance plans have hardly moved and still have bugs. MS doesn't seem to want to look back. I still see SSRS issues that have been around, even though the product gets lots more shiny new controls all the time.

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Paul White NZ (9/21/2010)
jcrawf02 (9/21/2010)
I'm with Bob on this one, not sure I fully understand all the requests, but the ones I got look useful to me.
Look useful and interesting, for sure, but there are no shortage of ideas for features and enhancements to SQL Server. It's a question of prioritization. If the question was "should the SQL Server dev team add these ranking function enhancements, or go play golf instead?" it would be a no-brainer 🙂
When it comes to prioritizing requests, it definitely makes sense to say to people "yes, that's fine, but exactly how would you use it, and what specific benefits would it bring?"

This is my ask. It's easy to look at these in a vacuum, especially when someone like Itzik has recommended them. But I don't see enough of a set of cases in there, based on my experiences. I just haven't had to do running totals often enough for me to worry about this being a priority.

I'd love it if MS would put out a list of the top 20 and let the community express some interest relative to other features instead of putting these separate in Connect. Easy for me to get some votes, but I'm not sure it's worth it.

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Steve Jones - Editor (9/21/2010)
Paul White NZ (9/21/2010)
jcrawf02 (9/21/2010)
I'm with Bob on this one, not sure I fully understand all the requests, but the ones I got look useful to me.
Look useful and interesting, for sure, but there are no shortage of ideas for features and enhancements to SQL Server. It's a question of prioritization. If the question was "should the SQL Server dev team add these ranking function enhancements, or go play golf instead?" it would be a no-brainer 🙂
When it comes to prioritizing requests, it definitely makes sense to say to people "yes, that's fine, but exactly how would you use it, and what specific benefits would it bring?"
This is my ask. It's easy to look at these in a vacuum, especially when someone like Itzik has recommended them. But I don't see enough of a set of cases in there, based on my experiences. I just haven't had to do running totals often enough for me to worry about this being a priority.
I'd love it if MS would put out a list of the top 20 and let the community express some interest relative to other features instead of putting these separate in Connect. Easy for me to get some votes, but I'm not sure it's worth it.

Agree with that, it'd be nice to see the top contenders and vote on those.

*edit* - ok, so having gone to take a look, it seems like it should be easier to get to, but you can get the full list. https://connect.microsoft.com/SQLServer/SearchResults.aspx?SearchQuery=&FeedbackType=2&Scope=0&SortOrder=10&TabView=1#&&PageIndex=1

Are you saying there should be a full list that includes their planned changes too, not just the Connect items? That would be really great.

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CirquedeSQLeil (9/21/2010)
Chris Morris-439714 (9/21/2010)
khanameerkhan (9/20/2010)
Is there any way to determine who deleted the database in sql server 2008.
Look under tables and in cupboards for one of these :blush:
If SQL Server were designed around things found in the kitchen, what are the cups, forks, spoons, firehose, cupboard (which makes one ponder why a cabinet is also a cup-board), stove, sink and refrigerator?

If you really want a headscratcher, why is a cabinet also a milkshake in Rhose Island?

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Stefan Krzywicki (9/21/2010)
CirquedeSQLeil (9/21/2010)
Chris Morris-439714 (9/21/2010)
khanameerkhan (9/20/2010)
Is there any way to determine who deleted the database in sql server 2008.
Look under tables and in cupboards for one of these :blush:
If SQL Server were designed around things found in the kitchen, what are the cups, forks, spoons, firehose, cupboard (which makes one ponder why a cabinet is also a cup-board), stove, sink and refrigerator?
If you really want a headscratcher, why is a cabinet also a milkshake in Rhose Island?

That is odd - where is Rhose Island? I don't want to happen across that place in case I want a milkshake.

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Sioban Krzywicki One Orange Chip Points: 27770 More actions · Answer 9

CirquedeSQLeil (9/21/2010)
Stefan Krzywicki (9/21/2010)
CirquedeSQLeil (9/21/2010)
Chris Morris-439714 (9/21/2010)
khanameerkhan (9/20/2010)
Is there any way to determine who deleted the database in sql server 2008.
Look under tables and in cupboards for one of these :blush:
If SQL Server were designed around things found in the kitchen, what are the cups, forks, spoons, firehose, cupboard (which makes one ponder why a cabinet is also a cup-board), stove, sink and refrigerator?
If you really want a headscratcher, why is a cabinet also a milkshake in Rhose Island?
That is odd - where is Rhose Island? I don't want to happen across that place in case I want a milkshake.

That would be Rhode Island with a typo : -)

The most annoying part is that if you order a milkshake anywhere in New England you get shaken milk. In Rhode Island an actual milkshake is a cabinet, in the rest of New England, an actual milkshake is a Frappe.

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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

SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281334 More actions · Answer 10

Stefan Krzywicki (9/21/2010)
CirquedeSQLeil (9/21/2010)
Stefan Krzywicki (9/21/2010)
CirquedeSQLeil (9/21/2010)
Chris Morris-439714 (9/21/2010)
khanameerkhan (9/20/2010)
Is there any way to determine who deleted the database in sql server 2008.
Look under tables and in cupboards for one of these :blush:
If SQL Server were designed around things found in the kitchen, what are the cups, forks, spoons, firehose, cupboard (which makes one ponder why a cabinet is also a cup-board), stove, sink and refrigerator?
If you really want a headscratcher, why is a cabinet also a milkshake in Rhose Island?
That is odd - where is Rhose Island? I don't want to happen across that place in case I want a milkshake.
That would be Rhode Island with a typo : -)
The most annoying part is that if you order a milkshake anywhere in New England you get shaken milk. In Rhode Island an actual milkshake is a cabinet, in the rest of New England, an actual milkshake is a Frappe.

and a Frappe out here is more like shaken milk. Bonkers

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Alvin Ramard SSC-Forever Points: 41190 More actions · Answer 11

I'm not impressed by anyone trying to look more important by using foreign words.

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Alvin Ramard (9/21/2010)
I'm not impressed by anyone trying to look more important by using foreign words.

Ah bon? Ca je pourais su. Eh bien, on parlera anglais pour le semi-francophone. 😉

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Steve Jones - SSC Editor SSC Guru Points: 736270 More actions · Answer 13

Good list on Connect. I'd like to still get a way to see what's planned.

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Alvin Ramard (9/21/2010)
I'm not impressed by anyone trying to look more important by using foreign words.

Dees margarita ees bery, bery mooee bwane-o

Alvin Ramard SSC-Forever Points: 41190 More actions · Answer 15

Steve Jones - Editor (9/21/2010)
Alvin Ramard (9/21/2010)
I'm not impressed by anyone trying to look more important by using foreign words.
Dees margarita ees bery, bery mooee bwane-o

Muy bien.

What kind of berries are in your marguerita? 😛

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