SQL Server Replication Crib Sheet
Robyn Page delves into all the things you need to know, rather than want to know, about SQL Server replication.
The May Car Update (2007)
Steve Jones takes a look at the world of automobiles and specifically his new Prius hybrid.
Upload multiple XML files to an XML data type column
Learn how to upload multiple XML files to an SQL Server 2005 database XML data type column.
Best Practices for Date/Time Calculations in SQL Server
You can use arithmetic operators in date/time calculations in SQL Server, but sometimes the date/time functions provided by Microsoft are the better option. Follow a few scenarios that demonstrate when arithmetic operators are safe and when they are risky.
Gathering RSS Feeds using Visual Studio and RSS.NET
If you would like to learn how to build and customize your very own Windows service to retrieve posts from multiple RSS feeds, and then store those posts in a SQL Server database, let John Papa guide you through his tutorial.
Generating lift reports using Reporting Services - Part 1
This tip explores a DMX extension introduced in SQL Server 2005 SP2 that can be used to render lift reports directly in Reporting Services.
Career Book Reviews
Working in the corporate world can be a challenge and most of us muddle through our careers without really having any formal training. Andy Warren has spent time proactively working on his career and learned a great many tips and tricks for succeeeding as an employee and a manager. He brings us a few book reviews that might help you cope with the strange corporate world in which so many of us work.
Conditional Formatting in the Analysis Services Layer
Support conditional formatting for enterprise reports from the Analysis Services layer of the integrated Microsoft business intelligence solution.
Implementing Real-World Data Input Validation using Regular Expression
Francis Norton shows how to use regular expressions to fulfil some real world data validation requirements, demonstrating techniques ranging from simple number format checks, to complex string validation that requires use of regex's powerful "lookahead" feature.
Blogs
Using Prompt AI for a Travel Data Analysis
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FinOps for Kubernetes: Leveraging OpenCost, KubeGreen, and Kubecost for Cost Efficiency
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2025 Wrapped for Steve
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I’ve often done some analysis of my year in different ways. Last year I...
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The Last Binary Value of the Year
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