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Partition Switching in Large Fact Tables Note from the Data Whisperer
As data warehouses continue to balloon with the exponential rise in data generation, SQL Server admins are faced with the challenge of optimizing their environment for improved performance. One such optimization technique that has proven useful for large f[.....]
Common Table Expressions for Hierarchical Queries
Understanding and navigating hierarchical relationships in data is a common challenge for many database professionals. Whether you're dealing with organizational structures, product categories, or nested comments, hierarchical data can be difficult to wran[.....]
SSIS Lookup Cache Modes and Their Impact
In the realm of SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), the Lookup transformation is an essential tool for comparing data sources. It allows for the comparison of an input column from the data source to a column from the reference data set. The Lookup tran[.....]
SQL Agent Job Schedules for Enterprise Workflows
SQL Agent Job Schedules are a fundamental part of managing enterprise workflows, especially when it comes to automating tasks and ensuring mission-critical operations are executed efficiently. SQL Agent Job Schedules, available in SQL Server 2016, SQL Serv[.....]
Implementing Data Quality Audits via SSIS
Data quality becomes increasingly important in an age where data is the primary currency for businesses. Ensuring data quality is fundamental to the reliability of business decisions, and to the overall success of data-driven strategies. In this post, we w[.....]
SQL Injection Defense Using Parameterized Queries
SQL Injection is a prevalent security risk for many database-driven applications, and one that cannot be overlooked in this day and age. A SQL injection attack occurs when a hacker manipulates an application's database query by inserting malicious SQL stat[.....]
SSRS Mobile Report Publisher Basics
SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) is a comprehensive and versatile platform for developing, deploying, and managing reports for your organization. One of the new features added to SSRS in SQL Server 2016 is the ability to create mobile reports using the[.....]
Using BCP Utility for Fast Imports
In the realm of SQL Server, the BCP (Bulk Copy Program) utility is a powerful tool that facilitates the fast import and export of large amounts of data. This command-line utility, which has been a part of SQL Server since its inception, and is available in[.....]
Using SQL Profiler Templates for Performance Audits
Welcome to SQLSupport.org! In today's blog post, we'll be focusing on using SQL Profiler templates to conduct performance audits. SQL Profiler is a powerful tool available in SQL Server 2016 and 2017 capable of capturing and analyzing SQL Server events suc[.....]
Using CROSS APPLY for Efficient Row Expansion
Welcome to SQLSupport.org. Today, we are focusing on the use of CROSS APPLY, a powerful SQL Server operator that can enhance your database queries, resulting in more efficient and flexible row expansion. Introduced in SQL Server 2005, CROSS APPLY has since[.....]