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

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Reporting Services connecting to Oracle
Posted by isabelle at 6/21/2005 4:59:02 PM
Hi, I got a request to setup so that Reporting Services can connect to an Oracle database. When they select a data source, I see ODBC but I also see an option that's called Oracle. What do I need to setup/install on my SQL Server so the developers can create a report that connects to an O...more >>


Group Question (I think)
Posted by Dvanderm at 6/21/2005 4:14:19 PM
strSQL = "SELECT SA, ProblemType, Count(ProblemType) as ProbType FROM Problems WHERE RptDate >= " & sIn(bDate) & " AND RptDate <= " & sIn(eDate) & " GROUP BY SA, ProblemType ORDER BY SA" Results Look like this - no space in between different SAs. Steve Monitor 1 Steve Printer 1 ...more >>

Comparing two databases
Posted by Gabe Matteson at 6/21/2005 12:21:51 PM
Are there any tools that allow you to compare two sql server databases to find out what is different between them (the database structure, including tables, relationships etc)? Thanks, - Gabe ...more >>

help with stored proc
Posted by Deon Joubert at 6/21/2005 12:20:54 PM
Can anyone tell me why this stored proc is not updating the REMAINING field when it runs the first time? ALTER PROCEDURE SP_CHANGECAPACITY @COCODE INTEGER AS DECLARE @SECTION CHAR(10) /**/ DECLARE @DATEE SMALLDATETIME /**/ DECLARE @OPR INTEGER /**/ DECLARE @EFF FLOAT /**/ DECLARE TEM...more >>

Security Migration
Posted by Help Needed at 6/21/2005 1:19:03 AM
I have 2 servers in my company which is server A and server B. Server A will end of life at the end of this year and I wish migrate the whole database to Server B. I wish to know how to migrate Login setting to Server B the Login is in Microsoft SQL Servers > SQL Server Group > Server B > ...more >>

SQL 2005 newsgrousp...
Posted by Amit Bansal at 6/21/2005 12:00:00 AM
Hi, Is there any separate news group for SQL Server 2005? ...more >>

(SQLExpress) Import .sql file howto ?
Posted by MAF at 6/20/2005 12:00:00 AM
Hi every body, I have recently find out we can train ourself on SQL Server thanks to the Express Edition. So I'm trying to import a db structure (.sql file) and then fill it with some data given in another file (.txt) But I can't find any relevant documentation (a reference guide for ex...more >>

Print Queries
Posted by Hossein Shamloo at 6/19/2005 2:17:29 PM
Hi how can I print queries in color mode ...more >>



Locks/Process ID
Posted by Gabe Matteson at 6/17/2005 10:56:27 AM
I have been trying to track down a database problem in which for some reason when somebody enters in some data into the database it becauses unavailable for the application. I looked under Locks/Proccess ID and found that one of the proccess is 'blocking' can somebody elaborate as to what sor...more >>

Running a batch file from SQL Server
Posted by Much Moishe at 6/16/2005 3:01:10 PM
I have created a small batch file that runs a DOS command to copy a file. When I run it from the DOS prompt, it works fine. When I try to run it as a scheduled job, it fails (even though it is reported as successful). When I run it from DTS, it works. Can anyone shed some light on what may ...more >>

Connecting to an msde instance over the internet
Posted by Jav at 6/16/2005 2:44:01 PM
I have access to the Server (Win2003 SBS) through Remote Desktop Connection. I need to change the Permissions of a DataBase Role in the msde instance on that server. I can't seem to find a way to connect to that instance. Is it even possible through a Remote Desktop Connection? Thanks for ...more >>

How to link tables
Posted by bob at zachys at 6/16/2005 2:37:28 PM
How do I query one table In database A from Database B on the same server. ...more >>

Linking tables
Posted by bob at zachys at 6/16/2005 2:14:07 PM
How would I go about linking a table in one database to anouther database on the same server? I need to qry related data from one table to anouther table in different databases. I know that I can import the data, but I was hoping that there is a better way....more >>

showcontig
Posted by erdem at 6/16/2005 12:23:29 PM
hi everone i have question about DBCC SHOWCONTIG results of Table we have table with huge amount of data in it. When i run ''dbcc showcontig('<TableName>') with fast, ALL_INDEXES,TABLERESULTS '' i saw that most of indexes have logical fragmentation over 80% then i run DBCC dbreindex and...more >>

Transactions not taking place
Posted by Gabe Matteson at 6/15/2005 1:16:42 PM
Is there anyway that I can view the status of a transaction? To see if the data even reached the database. Apparently some data that users are inputing into this application, lets say they input 5 rows, sometimes they don't show up in the database, so I am trying to find out if it even made it...more >>

Varchar
Posted by HenryC at 6/15/2005 11:53:20 AM
If a given text field is always 3 characters or less, is there a reason why varchar(3) is better/more efficient etc., than varchar(4). Or does it really make any difference? I was told when designing the table it really doesn't matter. Is this true? If varchar(3) is the same as varchar(10), wh...more >>

Looking for the last table updated
Posted by Gary Rynearson at 6/15/2005 10:15:53 AM
Is their a way to query database metadata to find the last tabe / view updated? Gary ...more >>


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