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all groups > sql server (microsoft) > march 2005 > threads for march 15 - 21, 2005

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Which condition matced
Posted by Jinsong at 3/21/2005 11:31:57 AM
I have a selected statement like following SELECT * FROM atable WHERE COLUMN1='aaa' OR COLUMN2='bbb' Is there any way I can added a indictor to tell me a record returned because which condition (COLUMN1='aaa' OR COLUMN2='bbb') matched? The reason is I will have to use the return records diff...more >>


Moving data between tables
Posted by Jason Williard at 3/20/2005 7:19:36 PM
I am currently using a stored procedure to delete users from our database who are considered inactive. This works great. However, we have decided that we want to archive these users to a identical (structure) table in the same database. To do this, I need to find an easy way to take the dat...more >>

Estimating the Size of a Database / Table
Posted by SniperX at 3/19/2005 2:40:52 AM
I have been looking for a copy of a tool called the 'data sizer' that could be found in the Microsoft BackOffice 4.5 Resource Kit. I have had no luck tracking it down. What I would like is a tool / script / stored proc that would allow me to estimate how large a database would be and what t...more >>

Referencing tables with the table datatype
Posted by Patrick Russell at 3/18/2005 2:50:20 PM
I have a table that holds an SQL database name, and a table name. I want to parse the names and use them to reference a table in a select statement: someting like this: SET @DB = 'MyDB' SET @TBL = 'MyTBL' SET @TABLE = @DB + '.dbo.' + @TBL SELECT * FROM @TABLE Is there any way to ac...more >>

Web-Based front end for SQL Server?
Posted by chrissmith_76 NO[at]SPAM yahoo.co.uk at 3/18/2005 9:22:39 AM
Hi all, I have a requirement to build a web-based front end for a SQL Server back end for users to view data, input data, produce documentation, etc. I currently use a MS Access database (non-web-based), but need to expand to allow access over the internet. Can anyone suggest a product t...more >>

Where clause arguments
Posted by Bob at 3/18/2005 5:48:24 AM
Hello folks! Is it true that query performance will be enhanced if you place the arguments in your where clause in a position such that the "most prevalent" filters are towards the left? So if I wanted to query a table that had fields for Gender and Color and Pants and I wanted to see peopl...more >>

Enterprise Manager Port?
Posted by Shabam at 3/17/2005 3:06:04 AM
What port does SQL Server Enterprise Manager need open to connect to a remote database? I'm not finding documentation on this. ...more >>

Easiest way to copy a MS-SQL Database from one machine to another
Posted by Kevin at 3/16/2005 5:56:41 PM
Can anyone recommend the easiest way to get a full copy of a database from one server to another. The servers are not part of the same organization or network. I have received a backup of the database created with enterprise manager but am unable to restore it into a database of the same name ...more >>



Setting Fiscal Year
Posted by Patrick Russell at 3/15/2005 9:46:08 PM
Is there a way to configure a fiscal year starting on Oct 1, in SQL Server, or do I need to create a UDF to handle conversion of quarter and week? Thanks Patrick ...more >>

Granting permission to bcp, bulk insert, and XP_cmdshell
Posted by Paul Aspinall at 3/15/2005 12:09:35 AM
Hi What T-SQL commands need to be executed / permissions granted, in order to grant permission to: Granting permission to bcp, bulk insert, and XP_cmdshell Without giving full admins. Thanks Paul ...more >>


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