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Primary Key Primer for SQL Server

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Every database developer uses keys, but without always understanding all the ramifications. They come with few hard and fast rules, but if you get them right from the start with a database design, the whole process of database development is simpler, and the result is likely to perform better. We asked Phil for advice, little knowing that the explanation might take a while.

2013-12-19

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PowerShell Data Basics: File-Based Data

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One of the frustrations of anyone beginning with PowerShell is the simple task of getting data in and out. To help out with this, Michael Sorens begins a series that shows you how to import data from most of the common file formats and sources. He also shows how to export data in a range of formats.

2013-12-10

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RE: Strange behaviour using SQL Server 2000

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Okay, makes sense, but does not explain why the text suddenly appears when I remove the photo field...?? As I mentioned above it works fine when the text datatype is VARCHAR - what confuses me is that I have used the same datatypes on earlier websites with no problems... Luckily the propertyDescription will not be […]

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2004-11-09

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Multiple datasets

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I created a RS report that contains 2 datasets.  The first dataset calls a stored procedure that populates a table. The second dataset contains a select statement that pulls from the table that is populated via the stored procedure in the first dataset.  Dataset2 is the source for the report.My problem is that dataset1 correctly […]

2004-03-23

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RE: Inserting lots of data into a temp table, does not keep sort order

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Well this is what the microsoft ratbastards passing themselves off as product developers excel at: changing fundamental functionality from version to version and causing people to have to go back and change their application code.The answer is that now they expect you to use the ORDER BY in statements when you care about sequence (sometimes regardless of […]

2004-03-11

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RE: Worst Practice - Not Qualifying Objects With The Owner

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I have accepted this recommendation due to the performance impact, and don't argue that.  But I find that this has killed for me the utility of object-ownership in general.  Has anyone made good use of object ownership since following this "always owner-qualify object references" guideline?  I haven't.  Just an extra "dbo." that I have to add everywhere--more typing with no benefit.   But back […]

2004-03-10

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