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Richard Warr SSCertifiable Points: 6966 More actions · Answer 1

WayneS (11/11/2010)
GilaMonster (11/11/2010)
WayneS (11/11/2010)
Well, I'm off to give my first presentation of "Comparing Tables Variables and Temporary Tables" to my UG tonight. Wish me good tidings, smooth talk, and all the other stuff you need for public speaking.
Don't try saying 'statistics' 5 times in under a minute.
C***. I've got one demo where I'm showing how the last of statistics treats table variables as having only one row. I'll have to be careful on that one!!!

OK, this is totally irrelevant but I was reading through the thread and noticed that this post was at 8:50pm on 11/11/2010. I was born at 8:50pm on 11/11/1960. So, for me, it's Golden 😉

SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281334 More actions · Answer 2

Roy Ernest (11/16/2010)
On another topic...
How many of you have to fight with the Network admins to get something done? For example, not to block Microsoft sites (Technet, Support) in your test environment. Mind you, not production but test.

Yup - in more cases than that and with different jobs as well.

Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
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Alvin Ramard SSC-Forever Points: 41190 More actions · Answer 3

Paul White NZ (11/16/2010)
Chris Morris-439714 (11/16/2010)
His attitude has got to me now. JFDI is what we get paid for.
I used to wish for a JFDI key on the standard keyboard.
It would have the Nike logo on it, and instantly make whatever application was taking me too literally Just Do It.

Around here, instead of Just Do It, it would be Git 'er Done

Alvin Ramard
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Roy Ernest SSC-Dedicated Points: 38780 More actions · Answer 4

I am getting the the IPs changed on those servers to the workstation IP range. There it is not blocked... See Ya Net Admins... 😀

-Roy

SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281334 More actions · Answer 5

Alvin Ramard (11/16/2010)
Paul White NZ (11/16/2010)
Chris Morris-439714 (11/16/2010)
His attitude has got to me now. JFDI is what we get paid for.
I used to wish for a JFDI key on the standard keyboard.
It would have the Nike logo on it, and instantly make whatever application was taking me too literally Just Do It.
Around here, instead of Just Do It, it would be Git 'er Done

with some tater salad

Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
_______________________________________________
I have given a name to my pain...MCM SQL Server, MVP
SQL RNNR
Posting Performance Based Questions - Gail Shaw[/url]
Learn Extended Events

ChrisM@Work SSC Guru Points: 186127 More actions · Answer 6

Richard Warr (11/16/2010)
WayneS (11/11/2010)
GilaMonster (11/11/2010)
WayneS (11/11/2010)
Well, I'm off to give my first presentation of "Comparing Tables Variables and Temporary Tables" to my UG tonight. Wish me good tidings, smooth talk, and all the other stuff you need for public speaking.
Don't try saying 'statistics' 5 times in under a minute.
C***. I've got one demo where I'm showing how the last of statistics treats table variables as having only one row. I'll have to be careful on that one!!!
OK, this is totally irrelevant but I was reading through the thread and noticed that this post was at 8:50pm on 11/11/2010. I was born at 8:50pm on 11/11/1960. So, for me, it's Golden 😉

Coffin-dodger! :hehe:

^{“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

Paul White SSC Guru Points: 150468 More actions · Answer 7

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WayneS SSC Guru Points: 95460 More actions · Answer 8

Chris Morris-439714 (11/16/2010)
Thanks guys. I'll leave him be, he's had enough prompting.

Think he'll PM you again for more help?

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

ChrisM@Work SSC Guru Points: 186127 More actions · Answer 9

WayneS (11/16/2010)
Chris Morris-439714 (11/16/2010)
Thanks guys. I'll leave him be, he's had enough prompting.
Think he'll PM you again for more help?

No idea, Wayne.

That really freaked me out, it came straight to my work inbox from SSC.

"One Help,Can i have ur mail iD"

I don't think so.

^{“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

jcrawf02 SSC-Insane Points: 24198 More actions · Answer 10

Chris Morris-439714 (11/16/2010)
No idea, Wayne.
That really freaked me out, it came straight to my work inbox from SSC.
"One Help,Can i have ur mail iD"
I don't think so.

At the risk of this being my last post here (always good to end on a high note, right?)....

Steve.Jones[at]sqlservercentral[dot]com

:w00t::-D

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WayneS SSC Guru Points: 95460 More actions · Answer 11

jcrawf02 (11/16/2010)
Chris Morris-439714 (11/16/2010)
No idea, Wayne.
That really freaked me out, it came straight to my work inbox from SSC.
"One Help,Can i have ur mail iD"
I don't think so.
At the risk of this being my last post here (always good to end on a high note, right?)....
Steve.Jones[at]sqlservercentral[dot]com
:w00t::-D

Wouldn't that be spam[at]sqlservercentral[dot]com?

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

Alvin Ramard SSC-Forever Points: 41190 More actions · Answer 12

Chris Morris-439714 (11/16/2010)
WayneS (11/16/2010)
Chris Morris-439714 (11/16/2010)
Thanks guys. I'll leave him be, he's had enough prompting.
Think he'll PM you again for more help?
No idea, Wayne.
That really freaked me out, it came straight to my work inbox from SSC.
"One Help,Can i have ur mail iD"
I don't think so.

Email Id? hmmmm, let me contact Gmail to see if I can get the Id associated with my email address. 😛

Alvin Ramard
Memphis PASS Chapter[/url]

All my SSC forum answers come with a money back guarantee. If you didn't like the answer then I'll gladly refund what you paid for it.

For best practices on asking questions, please read the following article: Forum Etiquette: How to post data/code on a forum to get the best help[/url]

Evil Kraig F SSC Guru Points: 100851 More actions · Answer 13

Alvin Ramard (11/16/2010)
Chris Morris-439714 (11/16/2010)
WayneS (11/16/2010)
Chris Morris-439714 (11/16/2010)
Thanks guys. I'll leave him be, he's had enough prompting.
Think he'll PM you again for more help?
No idea, Wayne.
That really freaked me out, it came straight to my work inbox from SSC.
"One Help,Can i have ur mail iD"
I don't think so.
Email Id? hmmmm, let me contact Gmail to see if I can get the Id associated with my email address. 😛

Give to him in varbinary after a HAIL SQL replacement encryption. 🙂

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GSquared SSC Guru Points: 260824 More actions · Answer 14

Chris Morris-439714 (11/16/2010)
WayneS (11/16/2010)
Chris Morris-439714 (11/16/2010)
Thanks guys. I'll leave him be, he's had enough prompting.
Think he'll PM you again for more help?
No idea, Wayne.
That really freaked me out, it came straight to my work inbox from SSC.
"One Help,Can i have ur mail iD"
I don't think so.

I had one a couple of days ago that e-mailed because he wanted private lessons on SQL Server from me, and was outraged when I mentioned a price.

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

GSquared (11/16/2010)
Chris Morris-439714 (11/16/2010)
WayneS (11/16/2010)
Chris Morris-439714 (11/16/2010)
Thanks guys. I'll leave him be, he's had enough prompting.
Think he'll PM you again for more help?
No idea, Wayne.
That really freaked me out, it came straight to my work inbox from SSC.
"One Help,Can i have ur mail iD"
I don't think so.
I had one a couple of days ago that e-mailed because he wanted private lessons on SQL Server from me, and was outraged when I mentioned a price.

Did you specify which arm and which leg you wanted? 😀

Alvin Ramard
Memphis PASS Chapter[/url]

All my SSC forum answers come with a money back guarantee. If you didn't like the answer then I'll gladly refund what you paid for it.

For best practices on asking questions, please read the following article: Forum Etiquette: How to post data/code on a forum to get the best help[/url]