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  • RE: Combining Multiple Records Into One

    An interesting debate.

    I've put together a function in pure T-SQL which would do the same job. I doubt this would perform as well as opc's code, but hey it's another...

  • RE: TDE and Filestream

    Same here, I confidently clicked "No" and was shocked to be told "Yes"!

    Further shock ensued when I read the explanation and the "No" answer was confirmed...

    Mike.

  • RE: Analytical Interview Questions

    James

    You would expect an MCM to be able to handle pretty much anything you throw at them, but I think Jeff is right - a qualification doesn't necessarily prove you...

  • RE: Analytical Interview Questions

    When I've interviewed people, I've presented them with a brief overview of a problem, which I then ask them to create a database design from (normalised or not - I'm...

  • RE: Qualifications for beginners

    You do not necessarily need 6-12 months experience to pass the exam (though it would definitely help!).

    Follow the study guide for the exam you are interested in and practice, practice,...

  • RE: 70 448 dump link required

    Please don't bother with the dumps - you are short-changing yourself and everybody else who takes the exams.

    If you want some sample questions visit Transcender[/url] and Pass Guaranteed. Download the...

  • RE: A good T-SQL Programming book

    I learnt SQL Server programming using Robert Vieira's Programming SQL Server 2000 book. It's a great book and very comprehensive.

    The 2005 version is also excellent but contains a number of...

  • RE: Database Development or Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance

    I have to agree with everybody else - give yourself some background in administration and development first. You'll find BI relatively straightforward if you are armed with some background knowledge.

    If...

  • RE: Restoring a dropped table

    Cheers Gail, I realise that on reading the responses properly.

    That's the last time I scan something and respond whilst I'm on a conference call...

    Mike.

  • RE: Restoring a dropped table

    Hi guys

    You are right - my bad. Sorry everybody!

    Mike.

  • RE: VMware or Hyper-V?

    Hi

    I've used SQL Server on both VMWare and Hyper-V, and both were comparable in my experience.

    Brent Ozar is definitely the man to read regarding virtualisation. He gave a good tip...

  • RE: Restoring a dropped table

    Hammad

    Another way to answer your original question is to use database snapshots, which makes the process a bit easier. A snapshot is a read-only copy of the database at the...

  • RE: Database Mirroring Problems

    Hi Laerte

    It does sound as though your mirroring configuration is fine. Daft as it sounds, try doing a refresh of the tables in SSMS. This will probably fix the issue...

  • RE: One procedure to insertupdate all master tables using if statements

    To throw in my two cents worth (or should that be pence - I'm British)...

    Lowell was spot on when he/she said "it depends".

    In general I would recommend separate sprocs for...

  • RE: need to learn how to be a DBA

    Thanks Paul.

    Now the pressure is on...!

    Good luck to Rich too.

    Mike.

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