Get A Second Shot On Microsoft Exam(dbalink.wordpress.com)

submitted by Marlonr(694) 1 year, 9 months ago

There are many reasons why people do not take the Microsoft Certification Exams. Let’s face it. Some people do not believe that taking these exams and passing them do not add value to their career. Let us not talk about these people right now. Let’s talk instead about the people who actually believe in the value that these exams can add to their worth as professionals – about people who are continuously after the pursuit of perfecting their craft. If you can identify with the latter, we need to talk. read more...

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SSRS Weekday EMail Subcription(dbalink.wordpress.com)

submitted by Marlonr(694) 1 year, 9 months ago

One of the most useful features of SQL Server Reporting Services is EMail Subscription. Managers want their critical reports delivered to them via email for one reason: convenience. They want daily reports delivered to them first thing in the morning. Some want the daily frequency for some other reasons. What is common among these guys is that they don’t want to receive these daily reports on the weekend, which makes sense. read more...

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Today’s Link: Free EBook Introducing SQL Server 2008 R2(dbalink.wordpress.com)

submitted by Marlonr(694) 1 year, 9 months ago

Grab your FREE eBook now before it becomes unavailable online! read more...

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SSIS 2008 Variables 101(dbalink.wordpress.com)

submitted by Marlonr(694) 1 year, 10 months ago

Sometimes it is easy to get confused with Parameterized Stored Procedures in Execute SQL Task in SSIS specially when dealing with multiple variables. In SQL Server 2000 DTS, executing multi-parameterized Stored Procedure is less confusing. read more...

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Some Notes On SQL Saturday #44(dbalink.wordpress.com)

submitted by Marlonr(694) 1 year, 10 months ago

Few weeks after we officially announced SQLSaturday#44, a couple of event sponsors have signed up so far. 2 or 3 have signed up as swag sponsors (books and software). There are only 5 weeks to go before the event. This means we need an aggressive campaign to attract more event sponsors. In order for us to attract more sponsors, we need more attendees! So far we have 39 attendees and 10 sessions. read more...

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DBA Survivor: Name That Caption(sqlserverpedia.com)

submitted by Marlonr(694) 2 years ago

So, the original SQL Batman, Tom LaRock ( Blog | Twitter) , has an upcoming book called “DBA Survivor: How To Become A Rockstar DBA“. Also, I’ve been aware of Tom’s “Name That Caption Contest” over at his book’s website but I never thought of joining the contest until I read Jorge Segarra’s entry. Basically, the contest is simple – you just give a caption to the header image of the book’s website. read more...

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SQL Saturday Acquired By PASS(dbalink.wordpress.com)

submitted by Marlonr(694) 2 years ago

It is published in the Business Intelligence Developer Network (BIDN) today that the Professional Association for SQL Server (PASS) has acquired the SQL Saturday brand. This marriage is a great big news for the SQL Server Community! This is a WIN-WIN for all. read more...

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DTS To SSIS Migration: Unable To Cast COM Object Issue(dbalink.wordpress.com)

submitted by Marlonr(694) 2 years ago

I need to migrate the exact package from SQL Server 2000 DTS to SQL Server 2008 SSIS. This particular package is OK to migrate using the “Migrate DTS 2000 Package” Wizard since I don’t have those complicated tasks that won’t simply migrate. read more...

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SSIS 2008 Flat File Source Issue(dbalink.wordpress.com)

submitted by Marlonr(694) 2 years, 1 month ago

Ok, this might be my last post for this year, 2009. This is more of a note to myself than a blog post. Anyway, I want to document the issue that I have encountered and the solution that I have found through the help of Todd McDermid (Blog | Twitter) and Andy Leonard (Blog | Twitter), so that it might help those who might be in the same situation. read more...

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The Growth of the Professional Organization for SQL Server(dbalink.wordpress.com)

submitted by Marlonr(694) 2 years, 3 months ago

The Professional Association For SQL Server (PASS) Election Committee needs to review its nomination process. It needs to be more transparent so the members can make better decision as to who to choose to be in the Board of Directors. The future of PASS is in the hands of this team. What path the organization decides to tackle will be decided upon by them. read more...

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SSIS 2008 Quick Notes(dbalink.wordpress.com)

submitted by Marlonr(694) 2 years, 3 months ago

These are some of the few things I’ve learned. These are very basic but it should save some newbies some time specially when dealing with Flat file sources and stored procedures. read more...

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Now A Friend Of Red Gate(dbalink.wordpress.com)

submitted by Marlonr(694) 2 years, 4 months ago

Software companies reach out to people or prospects in more ways than one. Cold-calling is a thing of the past. “Webvertisements” and other media of advertising have become commonplace. The goals of any software vendor are focused in two-fold pursuit: To give benefits to the customers through services or products on one hand and profit on the other. It should be in that order – customers come first before profit. read more...

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The Benefit Of Attending User Group Meeting(dbalink.wordpress.com)

submitted by Marlonr(694) 2 years, 4 months ago

Why attend a User Group Meeting? The following are some of the many benefits of attending a User Group Meeting. read more...

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Today’s Link: Index vs Primary Key(dbalink.wordpress.com)

submitted by Marlonr(694) 2 years, 5 months ago

Denny Cherry ( Blog | Twitter ), observes that “There seems to be some confusion between what a Primary Key is, and what an Index is and how they are used.” read more...

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Today’s Link: Free Developer Version Toad For SQL Server(dbalink.wordpress.com)

submitted by Marlonr(694) 2 years, 5 months ago

Toad for SQL Server Developer Version read more...

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SQL Server 2008 R2 bumps the database version(sqlskills.com)

submitted by Marlonr(694) 2 years, 5 months ago

One word of caution: any database attached to a 2008 R2 server will have the database physical version number increased to 660. The database version number for 2008 RTM and SP1 is 655. read more...

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