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RE: date range query

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You should know that using CONVERT will prevent SQL Server to use any indexes. If the table is large and you want to use an index on the supp_startdt, you should use the method that Jeff suggested.Razvan

2004-04-30

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RE: Import File Methadology

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Hi,Without knowing the frequency of importing your options are varied.A DTS package works very well to import the raw data into a 'staging table'. You can even 'clean' the data using a package.You can use a scheduled job to import and clean the data.I would definitely recommend putting the raw data into a separate table […]

2004-04-29

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help with the " LTRIM " and split

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need help with solution after import data into sql tablei have problem with one field !!this field reversedit have character thet contain numberletter (of alphabet)and letter (of Caps)so if i use the command  "REVERSE "all the field will bee reversed included the Numbersmy question is how can i  revers only the letter (of alphabet) ????and […]

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2004-02-23

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RE: Stored procedure using dynamic query

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quote: PC, you are missing out on a lot since dynamic sql used correctly can yield very good results. Although I did not use it in my example, properly parameterized dynamic sql using sp_executesql is sometimes much better than a proc that has tgo handle multiple scenarios. Plans are cached when using sp_executesql and the […]

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2003-06-04

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