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all groups > sql server new users > february 2005 > threads for february 15 - 21, 2005

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transactions using SQL Server 2000
Posted by Noe at 2/21/2005 3:23:08 PM
Does somebody know about how many transactions can SQL server run at the same time?...more >>

SQL Server Not enforcing referential integrety
Posted by Chris Malan at 2/21/2005 5:17:02 AM
Yes, believe this if you will. Today I was told a customer table disapeared with all the contract tables still there. CustomerID is the PK in customerTbl and is a FK in all contractTbls - a 1:N relationship. Apparently alll the contract tables were still there and if one looked in them th...more >>

RAND() -function in UDF
Posted by Geert Vanhove at 2/21/2005 3:35:03 AM
Hi, for generating high volume stresstest data, I created a UDF that generates a variable lenght string variable for usage in load processes. This is my script: create function f_generate_string (@length int) RETURNS varchar(4000) as BEGIN DECLARE @i int DECLARE @str varchar(4000) S...more >>

How to Track Logins
Posted by Mike Thomas at 2/20/2005 10:00:06 AM
In SQL Server 2000, Developer Edition, is there a way to track logins, both successful and unsuccessful, after the fact. Eg, is there a way, for example, to view all login attempts for a previous date? Many thanks Mike Thomas ...more >>

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Posted by Mike Thomas at 2/20/2005 9:57:38 AM
I'm a programmer rather than a DBA and have been having trouble with using a second computer to access and test some applications on SQL server. I am using SQL Server 2000 Developer's Edition. I have an SQL Server instance on Computer1 to which I am connecting to from Computer2. The S...more >>

Connecting to MSDE Database via home network remote computer
Posted by David Block at 2/20/2005 12:29:01 AM
Hello, I have trouble connecting to the MSDE databsae via my laptop computer that is connected to my home network. I have MS SQL Server (MSDE) running on my main computer. I created a C# application to connect to the database from both computers. When I try to connect from the laptop, I ...more >>

Using SQL from Upsized Access Database
Posted by Jeff Teel at 2/18/2005 9:35:12 AM
I am new to SQL and am needing some guidance on how to enter data into an SQL database. When using Access I had a form to enter data or entered directly in the table. Is there a way to get the Access forms to transfer to SQL or a program to make the forms? Thanks Jeff ...more >>

Capture of Data from input stream
Posted by rjblanch at 2/18/2005 12:51:02 AM
Hi all, I am fairly new at the SQL game, but I have a situation that I wish someone could help me with. I have a data feed from a PABX that sends call records out into the real world. I need to be able to capture that data ("|" delimited and ended with CRLF) and put it into a table that I...more >>



Find All Empty Table in database
Posted by Richard Thayne at 2/17/2005 4:57:46 PM
I am looking for a way to find all the tables in my database that are empty. I know how to do it on each one individually but that would take too long. How can I do a mass find of all empty tables in my database? Thanks ...more >>

Find All Empty Tables in a database.
Posted by Richard Thayne at 2/17/2005 4:55:13 PM

Query to determine if a certain value exists
Posted by Daryl Muellenberg at 2/17/2005 4:34:09 PM
Basically I want to know if a certain value exists for a certain column in the table. I don't care how many rows may contain that value, I just to need to know if any row contains that value. Since it is a large table I don't want to search the whole table. I want the query to stop as soon as it ...more >>

Stop default instance before install named instance?
Posted by Maggie at 2/17/2005 8:19:03 AM
Platform: Windows 2003. SQL Server 2k sp3a, already with a default instance We are planning to install a named instance on the server that already has default instance installed. We will follow the instruction from books online( How to install a named instance of SQL Server 2000 (Setup)). ...more >>

SQL Developer Edition
Posted by EricM at 2/15/2005 11:21:17 AM
I am in the process of developing a web site for my company and would like to use SQL Server. Our hosting company Crystaltech.com offers SQL DB's in their hosting packages. Our company does not own SQL 2000. My question is: Can we purchase SQL Developer Edition to design the DB and maintai...more >>

Updating from CSV file
Posted by Paul at 2/15/2005 1:49:04 AM
This is probably such a bonehead question so forgive me. I have an existing database that I need to import CSV files into it . That part I can do. Where I am having my problem is when I have two items that are the same, instead of updating the existing row it creates a new row. How would I...more >>

Needle in a haystack
Posted by Chris Malan at 2/15/2005 1:49:04 AM
I am a programmer, not a database admin or sysadmin, hence my stupidity when it comes to SQL Server. I have been asked to try and retrieve alll transactions enetered into a certain table yesterday. There is no date field in the table that will help, and nothing else either. A wrong amoun...more >>


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