Author: Ben Taylor

Editorials

Data Normalization Again!

Data Normalization Again! I find it interesting that so many have written regarding the editorial yesterday. What I find most interesting is the respect shown by everyone to differing opinions. This is definitely an area that has a huge impact on many individuals, and I have seen discussion become personl to the point of a complete communication breakdown. My thanks […]

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Can Normalization be a Bad Thing?

Can Normalization be a Bad Thing? Today I have the opportunity to share the second of David’s un-votes from the survey of “Worst Things to Do in a Database.” David does not agree that De-normalizing a database for ease of consumption by a business layer should automatically be considered a de-facto "Bad thing". He does a good job of explaining […]

Editorials

Can Normalization be a Bad Thing?

Can Normalization be a Bad Thing? Today I have the opportunity to share the second of David’s un-votes from the survey of “Worst Things to Do in a Database.” David does not agree that De-normalizing a database for ease of consumption by a business layer should automatically be considered a de-facto "Bad thing". He does a good job of explaining […]

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Remote Databases – TIPS from the Trenches

Remote Databases – Tips from the Trenches Today I’ll continue the topic regarding accessing data from remote databases. For clarification, in this case we are talking about a Microsoft SQL Server database accessing data from a different SQL Server Database, maybe even mounted on a different Instance of SQL Server. This does not include querying data in other data repositories […]

Editorials

Remote Databases – TIPS from the Trenches

Remote Databases – Tips from the Trenches Today I’ll continue the topic regarding accessing data from remote databases. For clarification, in this case we are talking about a Microsoft SQL Server database accessing data from a different SQL Server Database, maybe even mounted on a different Instance of SQL Server. This does not include querying data in other data repositories […]

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What if a Bad Thing is Not a Bad Thing?

SelecTViews With Styphen Wynkoop All the news of the day that counts is provided here.. also, find out about normalization, what types of skills might be good for specialization and upcoming learning events…We keep you informed and up to speed on tips tricks and more. [Watch the Show] Last Day to Vote Today is the last day to vote for […]

Editorials

What if a Bad Thing is Not a Bad Thing?

SelecTViews With Styphen Wynkoop All the news of the day that counts is provided here.. also, find out about normalization, what types of skills might be good for specialization and upcoming learning events…We keep you informed and up to speed on tips tricks and more. [Watch the Show] Last Day to Vote Today is the last day to vote for […]

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Q & A – Group By

btaylor@sswug.org SSWUG on Facebook Got a question on databases or development platforms? Ask on our Facebook Wall & we’ll answer on our SelecTViews program: Question and Answer – Group By Julie Asks: I have 4 records that are written into [a temp] table. Of the 4 records all columns contain identical data with the exception of 5 of them. I […]

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Q & A – Group By

btaylor@sswug.org SSWUG on Facebook Got a question on databases or development platforms? Ask on our Facebook Wall & we’ll answer on our SelecTViews program: Question and Answer – Group By Julie Asks: I have 4 records that are written into [a temp] table. Of the 4 records all columns contain identical data with the exception of 5 of them. I […]

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TOP (10) Bad Things to Do In a Database – Voting Begins

TOP (10) Bad Things to Do In a Database – Voting Begins The TOP (10) list is coming along quite nicely. I’ve been very busy trying to read through all of the submissions for Bad Database Practices and consolidate them into items that are concise, and meaningful. Wow! Open something like that up to 800,000+ readers and you’ve got a […]