Can I set up SQL Trace or Audit to connect to servers
I have a server (2003) with SQL (2005) on it. If i install MS SQL Management Studio 2012 on my PC, can I audit what SQL on that server is doing by connecting to it from the PC ?Or would it be better to...
View ArticleSQL Server 2014 Official Final Version ---- Data Tools (SSIS, BIDS, etc.)
I have VS 2013 Professional, and just installed SQL Server 2014 Developer version. Can someone tell me where the proper location for the Data Tools (fka BIDS) is located ? I'm seeing CPT1, etc. but...
View ArticleInstallation fails on "Operating System Supported for Edition"
Hi,I'm getting a strange error when trying to install SQL Server 2008R2 Standard on our Windows Server 2008 Standard (SP2). I get a failure on "Operating System Supported for Edition". Now, looking at...
View ArticleGetting an error running an SSIS package from SQL server agent
This is the first time I'm running an SSIS package in SQL server agent.I'm running a SQL server agent job and getting this error message:Am I using the correct options? (options list below)Message...
View ArticleDoes Windows 8 will help me in anything new and significant to my field in...
I thinking too much to switch to Windows 8 , but I'm happy with my windows 7, but the question is , I'm a SQL server developer and Administrator does windows 8 will help me in anything new and...
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How to update table with correct information
Hello all, How can I update this table A with the cm_other_id of table B?Table A: Table B:Thanks
View ArticleHow Do I Create A Table?
I will admi9t that I am the newest of "newbies" to SQL Server so I pose the basic question : How Do I Create A Table in SQL Server? I read in a book fairly recently how to do this but have...
View ArticleWindows azure
Dear support Team, I have developed an application on dotnet framework 4.0 and for the database used sql server 2012 and most of my sql procedure using table type parameter,Can you please suggest me...
View ArticleConnecting Problems
Hey Guys yesterday i downloaded sql server managment 2008 r2. And could not connect to it. On my old Pc he gaved me automaticly the connecting info and it worked to connect fast on it. ANd when i...
View ArticleSQL 2012 Installation Error
Good DayI am trying to install SQL 2012.during the installation process it halts and I receive the following message:TITLE: SQL Server Setup failure. ------------------------------SQL Server Setup has...
View ArticleCreate a table in SQL with datatype equivalent to LongBlob
I have a mySQL or phpMyadmin table (nor sure) (with longblob fields) that I want to convert to SQL Server.Here is a link to a Rar with two files, the 'ORIGINAL CODE.sql' is the original code sample and...
View ArticleWhich is the best book for SQL server 2008 R2 DBA?
Hello Everyone,Can anybody suggest some good books for the following?1) SQL server 2008 R2 DBA beginners?2) SQL Server Data warehousingI was in sql development field.So i know all the commands etc. I...
View ArticleCannot backup a SQL Server 2014 database to a machine running SQL Server 2012
Please help,I upgraded one of my servers to SQL Server 2014. I cannot restore a database from this machine to a machine running SQL Server 2012. I get: "The database was backed up on a server running...
View ArticlePerformance of Query Execution
Hi All,I am curious to know about how execution will happen for the below scenario and which one would be faster.Scenario: I have one table X having 50 columns and another table Y having 4 columns....
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Downgrade to SQL 2014 Standard edition after "accidental" install of Enterprise?
Hi,After installing the umpteenth SQL server on autopilot, i realized that i installed a standard edition with an enterprise ISO.... stupid me, and i got my fair share of laughs from my colleagues (and...
View Articlejoin two tables
I have two tables with some data in both of them .Im trying to join those tables for expected result but I didn't get the correct result.Please check below data in both tablesScheduleTasksID Projects...
View ArticleDynamically automating all database backups with known filenames.
I need to know the name of the full database backup, so I can restore to another server. I came up with this basic script for backing up (script 1) but I want to do this dynamically, and began to play...
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Update column if previous value is NULL
Hi,I need to update a column based on current row value and previous row value. IF both are not equal then i should make a update. ex: Name_Previous_Value : "Application" . Name_Current_Value :...
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Mayday! SQL Server Guru urgently required, for love and glory from all the...
Mayday! Mayday! A distress signal is being sent out to all past, present and future Gurus!We need more of your awesomeness!The TechNet Guru Competitions have become BIG news within Microsoft circles,...
View ArticleFlip words in a column
Looking for a way to flip the words in a same column.So , Michael Davis should become Davis, Michael.How can I achieve this in SQL Server.
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