SQL Server Licensing Resources
As I work with a particular topic or problem, I often research on the Internet different opinions, white papers, etc. Here is a list of resources that deal with the licensing aspects of using SQL Server.
SQLMatcher Added to Freeware Library
SQLMatcher allows the user to compare Microsoft SQL Server DDL scripts. SQLMatcher is available in two different forms. The standard freeware version has just been made available for download on SQLServerCentral.com. The professional version is also available for download and purchase.
RAC v2.0 released
RAC is a native utility for MS Sql Server 2000 designed exclusively for data
manipulation.RAC can perform complex tasks while minimizing the need for complex
sql.RAC offers many computational options and has report writer features.RAC comes with a easy to use gui for novice users.
Cast Your Data
This article looks at the T-SQL CAST function and how it is used and preferred to CONVERT().
The Intel Philanthropic Peer-to-Peer Program
Similar to Seti@Home, Intel has a program set up to support research for several diseases including Anthrax and Alzheimer's. It's free, it's useful, and it might make a difference. Read the notes Andy has put together and then decide for yourself.
How Dynamic SQL Can Be Static SQL
This article demonstrates the flexibility of static SQL when using the CASE function in a WHERE clause, SELECT clause, ORDER BY clause, GROUP BY clause, HAVING clause, and JOIN. This is done with five examples and includes sample code you can execute on your SQL Server.
eLEarning with IMGUniversity - OLAP
Steve Jones completed an online eLearning course with IMG University that provided an introduction to the OLAP / Analysis services available with SQL Server 2000. This article examines some of his impressions from this vendor.
More than 20% Discounts for SQLServerCentral.com Members
LockwoodTech and SQLServerCentral.com have teamed up to give its members special discounts on Lockwood products. Discounts for SQLServerCentral.com members are more than 20% off. All for being a free member of SQLServerCentral.com!
Reducing Round Trips - Part 3
This week Andy continues his series on how to reduce the number of round trips to the server by looking at some things you can easily add to your applications without a lot of rearchitecting.
myLittleTools announces myLittleAdmin v1.5a
myLittleTools is proud to announce the release of myLittleAdmin for SQL Server. With version 1.5a, myLittleAdmin etablishes itself as the best web-based database administration tool for ASP developers.
Blogs
How to Run Databases on Kubernetes: An 8-Step Guide
In this step-by-step tutorial, learn how to run MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and other stateful...
Episode 11 of Simple Talks: Oracle
By Steve Jones
The 11th episode is now live, recorded a few weeks ago at the PASS...
A New Word: Mornden
By Steve Jones
mornden – n. the self-container pajama universe shared by two people on a long...
Forums
What is the best index strategy for a table that gets truncated?
Hi everyone My SSIS package does a bulk insert of csv files into a...
Blob Storage automated downloads
Dipping my toes into the waters of Azure and of course before I get...
Question of the Day
Running Steve's Code
Can you run this code in any of your SQL Server 2019 databases without error?
CREATE OR ALTER PROCEDURE [dbo].[StevesAmazingProc]
AS
SELECT Consumer_ID ,
Trend_Category ,
Bit_Trace
FROM NewWorldDB.dbo.MarketTrend;
GO See possible answers