Great article. One disadvantage to a clustered index that I hear a lot of people claim is disk space. How much disk space does a clustered index actually...

RE: MS Jet error

I have seen strange errors when trying to use file names that aren't in the 8.3 DOS name format. You might try renaming the file to...

To clarify further and get specific (although I don't want to limit suggestions to this idea):

I realize I can create an acct using xp_cmdshell and net user XXX /add, but...

I'm trying to create a procedure that will automate new user set up. When a new user comes on to the system there are bunch of SQL settings that...

Great tips! A little off topic, but I think QA could be a lot better with these simple additions:

Color code variables (@)

Check parentheses for you

Allow editing of query results...

I think the major point not addressed here is price. Oracle costs TWICE as much per processor as MS SQL Server. An $80k price difference per quad processor...