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Filegroup Backup Problem

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I am using SQL7SP2 on NT4SP5. I have a database where one of the tables should be strictly read only as the data in it is static except for a monthly load. There are over 80 million rows currently in this table. The table and it's indexes are in their own filegroup - say called […]

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2001-10-24

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Error Handling inside a transaction

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I'm trying to do the following: 1) If there is an error inside a transaction, rollback and return -1 2) If the error is outside the transaction, just return -1 3) Is there anything in SQL similar to On Error goto errh: 4) Ideally I would like to store the error details in log table. […]

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2001-10-17

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SP runs MUCH slower than same code in QA.

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The following is stored procedure that causing problems. When I run the sp it takes about 2 minutes to execute but when I copy the same code into Query Analyzer it runs in about 1-3 seconds. Even when I go back and forth between the sp and the code it consistantly takes about the same […]

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2001-10-15

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Who is granted EXECUTE on xp_cmdshell ?

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I'm posted this question to every newsgroup I know but without any satisfactory response. As you know, EXECUTE on xp_cmdShell can be granted to anyone. I tried sp_helprotect xp_cmdShell to know all the people granted EXECUTE on it But this always gives a blank response Just try this 1) Create a new login 2) Do […]

2001-09-10

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SQLMail and Lotus

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Hi all, I've made SQLMail send mails to my Exchange server and Outlook2000. But, my corporate is using Lotus. How do I send mails to my corporate mailboxes. Thanx in advance Parasu Parasu Raman

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2001-09-05

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SQL Server Chestnuts - FTP

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Any opinions on the best way to achieve two-way ftp transfers from within a Stored Proc? DTS is of no use as it only goes one way We have used the 'build a batch file to use the built-in ftp, then execute it with xp_cmdshell' but it's a bit messy Has anyone used a CLI […]

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2001-08-29

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