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A SQL Server Leap Year Test Function

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:55:31 GMT

Transact-SQL does not provide a standard function that allows developers to determine if a year is a leap year. This article describes two functions. One to calculate the number of days in a year and one that utilises the result to identify leap years.

SQL Server Virtualization Notes

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:22:54 GMT

Virtualization of SQL Server these days are becoming more a reality and common practice. Usually if you mention SQL Server and Virtualization in one sentence people will look at you as if you are a mad man. With this post I would like to talk about a couple of notes you need to consider when you virtualize SQL Server. When using a hypervisor to consolidate your SQL Servers into a virtualization environment you need to think about the impact on CPU, Memory, Storage and Network performance and management.

Run Your Custom Script Quickly with SSMS Tools Pack

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:59:27 GMT

You can run your script in object explorer of sql server management studio using SSMS tools pack

NoSQL No More: Let's double down with MoreSQL

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:11:44 GMT

For far too long now I have sat idly by as the NoSQL movement spread across our industry. One after another, these so-called "databases" with weird names have been attacking the sanctity of my beloved relational databases. The time has come to stand up to the scourge of NoSQL. Today, I am calling on developers everywhere to join a new movement dedicated to bringing back the golden era of relational databases: MoreSQL.

Create Linked Server to connect to a SQL Server Part - II

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:10:14 GMT

In this blog we shall learn two more ways of creating a Linked Server for a SQL Server destination.

How to enable File stream in SQL Server 2008

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 16:28:23 GMT

In this article you will learn how to enable file streaming in SQL Server 2008

Defragging SQL Indexes

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 02:37:23 GMT

Similar to hard drives, each time data in a SQL index is added, deleted, or updated, the index has the potential to become fragmented. The ultimate result is that SQL queries will take a less than optimal time to execute. Just as defragging a hard drive can improve performance, defragging SQL Server indexes can improve performance significantly.

SQL Dirty Pages

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:10:26 GMT

This article briefly describes how SQL Server manages data, how dirty pages are created, and what process is taken to write them to the disk.

SQL Server 2012 RC0 is here!

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:11:34 GMT

This is a short article about the new features available in MS SQL 2012. You can find the download at, "SQL Server 2012 Release Candidate 0 (RC0)". http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=28145

Understanding SQL Server 2008 R2 Execution Plan

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:02:12 GMT

In this post we are going to understand the SQL Server 2008 R2 Execution Plan and the differences between Clustered and Non-Clustered Index Seek and Scan, Included Columns and others index-things in SQL Server.

MS Sql Query Optomization Tips

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:51:41 GMT

Sql Query Optimization in MS SQL Server To Improve Performance of ASP.NET web applications.

How to find the SQL Server Version with a query ?

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 07:29:42 GMT

How to find the SQL Server Version with a query ? Few days back , i had to find the SQL Server Version on one of the Machine and here's a query that i used or executed in the SQL Server Management Studio to find out the version of the SQL Server .Select @@version The @@version will return "Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 (RTM) - 10.50.1617.0 (X64) Apr 22 2011 19:23:43 Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation Express Edition with Advanced Services (64-bit) on Windows NT 6.1

A table with FILESTREAM column(s) must have a non-NULL unique ROWGUID

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:48:03 GMT

when you try to add filestream column to store images in database, you might this problem A table with FILESTREAM column(s) must have a non-NULL unique ROWGUID column

SQL server 2008 - Declaring varibles and initializing values in single

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 17:37:57 GMT

The following script demonstrates how to declare variables and initialized values in one statement in SQL Server 2008.

MSSQL - Checking Uptime

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 21:48:40 GMT

Sending an sql server alert if it restarts.

Database Worst Practices - New Town and New Job and New Disasters

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:16:54 GMT

Instead of writing best practices, I am going to write about few of the worst practices which I have quite often seen in the real world. Some of them are really bad that I often wonder how those who still use them were able to continue on the job so far. Let us go over few of the worst practices I have observed in the industry.

Two Simple Puzzles - Tease Your Brain - Win Knowledge and Gift

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 06:14:33 GMT

Today I have two simple T-SQL Puzzle. You can answer them and win USD 25 Gift card. The gift card will be sent in email to winner. You will get choice of Gift Card brand based on your preference and country location.

SQL Puzzles and Interesting Solutions

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 08:29:01 GMT

List of all the interesting puzzles and interesting solutions on my blog.

Solution - Generating Zero Without using Any Numbers in T-SQL

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 09:51:48 GMT

Generate Zero without using any numbers. An Interesting Puzzle and its solution.

How to Export and Import data from SQL Server? Easy Soulution...

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 18:00:49 GMT

Two days ago i need to extract just data from a large table, it was urgent task for me because depolyment time was just near, i found and exercised an easy solution for that i imported and exported data in a very easy way, that is using Bulk Copy...

SELECT * gives error when executed alone but SELECT COUNT(*) does not.

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 09:24:30 GMT

Try running SELECT * it will throw an error. Try running SELECT COUNT(*) it will not throw an error. Why? Read, Learn and Participate!

Copy Database from Instance to Another Instance - Copy Paste in SQL Se

Fri, 27 May 2011 06:25:45 GMT

SQL Server has feature which copy database from one database to another database and it can be automated as well using SSIS. Make sure you have SQL Server Agent Turned on as this feature will create a job. The same job will execute the task. Make sure that SSIS is properly configured as well with necessary security permissions. You can automate this process as well control error logging. Following are the steps to copy database from one instance to another instance.

Pluralsight On-Demand FREE for SQL Server Course

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 05:24:24 GMT

Learning is always difficult. After learning how to apply your knowledge, learning in real life is even more difficult. Technology is moving faster than the speed of light and new technologies are always emerging - this is now the reality of the new technology world. Between all of this, I personally have very little time to learn new technology. I do not like eBooks (this statement warrants a whole new blog posts - some other time), I prefer regular books. It is becoming more and more difficult to carry around the books and read them with passion. It happened to me once that by the time I finished the book, there was a new version of the product out in the market.

Query to Recent Query on Server with Execution Plan Function

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:29:30 GMT

A quick script to get recently ran query.

A Hidden Performance Bottleneck - Discover and Resolve

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:47:16 GMT

I have been working a lot on Wait Stats and Wait Types recently. Last Year, I requested blog readers to send me their respective server's wait stats. I recorded the wait stats and my recommendations and did further research. At some point at time, there were more than 10 different round trips of the recommendations and suggestions. Finally, after six month of working my hands on performance tuning, I have collected some real world wisdom because of this. Now I plan to share my findings with all of you over here.