Tip: Testing for the Existence of Data
There are times when we need to know that rows of data that meet specific criteria exist in a table. There are 2 basic ways to find this information: COUNT() and EXISTS(). Here are some examples.
Support WebCast: How to Connect to Analysis Services over the Internet
See how to configure and troubleshoot an HTTP connection to Analysis Services over both the Internet and an intranet. We will show you how to configure Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS), and discuss the different security options for IIS in regard to Analysis Services.
Some Useful UDFs for SQL Server 2000
Alxander Chigrik presents some useful User Defined Functions you can add to your SQL Server.
New Year, New Gear Contest
SQLServerCentral.com has launched a new contest until 1/31 where you can win the full version of Windows XP or several books. All you have to do is help build the SQL Server community. Start the new year right with a new OS!
Web Data Administrator
The Web Data Administrator is a utility program implemented in ASP.NET that enables you to easily manage your SQL Server data wherever you are. Using its built-in features, you can do the following from Internet Explorer or your favorite Web browser.
Strict Database Standards and Conventions
In this article by Mattias Fagerlund, he shows you how he employs strict database naming standards and conventions to make his job easier.
Total SQL Analyzer Review
Often times, a DBA is asked by clients to document their entire server. This usually includes jobs, database objects and DTS packages. What an utterly boring task it is for a DBA to document the properties of each column, table, and database. FMS's new Total SQL Analyzer to the rescue, freeing up time for people who are tired of creating mountains of documentation.
New Year, New Gear
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Simple OLE DB Provider for XML
The OLE DB Simple provider for XML (XML OSP) can be used to load the hierarchical data that is in an XML document into a read-only ADO recordset. The data can then be read and accessed by using the standard methods of the ADO Recordset object. The XML OSP can be used to provide a different method for working with data that is contained in XML documents.
Introduction to ADO Part 4 - Combining It All
In three previous articles Andy has done a very basic introduction to the ADO connection, command, and recordset objects. In this wrap up article he talks about how to use the power of ADO client side filtering and disconnected recordsets, then adds some code which shows how to combine all the objects. ADO is not simple, but Andy has done a good job in limiting his dicussion to the things you REALLY need to know about ADO to get started.
Blogs
A New Word: Incidental Contact High
By Steve Jones
incidental contact high – n. an innocuous touch by someone just doing their job...
Azure PostgreSQL Flexible Server and Entra Groups
My company is moving from an Azure PostgreSQL single server to a flexible server....
Take the 2025 State of Database Landscape Survey
By Steve Jones
The survey is out now and you can share your experiences for a chance...
Forums
GIT Configuration and Automated Release for Azure Data Factory
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How to Add a New Shared Disk to a WSFC as a SQL Resource
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Knowing What You Don't Know
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Question of the Day
Am I on Synapse?
How can I tell from T-SQL if I'm connected to SQL Server or Synapse Analyics?
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