When I read the article, I was thinking, "why would anyone wnat to know the total number of records in a database?" Then, I ran the code and it listed...

What you don't know will hurt you. - David Reed.

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How do I know what I don't know without taking the risk and taking on the project? Maybe you just can't...

Steve,

Does this link contradict you?

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms175158.aspx

A quote from it:

"Database snapshots are available only in SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition and later versions."

:unsure:

Steve,

You start out by talking about opening the books so everyone knows the financial health of the company. Then you talk about whether everyone should know everyone else's pay. They...

Great compilation of free tools.

Thank you.

I too am asked with some regularity to access data I know nothing about. This code will be very helpful. Poking around is not only tedious but dangerous, too.

Thanks for...

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The article referenced is no longer valid. A more up-to-date answer would be appreciated.

It seems to me that what was listed as the correct answer and the roll back...

I'm guessing sales and marketing. Although, I do have a leather whip.:hehe:

developmentalmadness (11/19/2008)

If you're referring to the comment...

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