Special Announcement – SQL Server 2008 Community Launch Virtual Event (Event is FRIDAY) We’re excited to announce that we’ll be hosting a huge online virtual event helping launch SQL Server 2008 and bring real-world feedback, information, tips and concepts to you for SQL Server 2008. We’ve just opened the site, and time is very short to register. The event will […]

Special Announcement SQL Server 2008 Community Launch Virtual Event We’re excited to announce that we’ll be hosting a huge online virtual event helping launch SQL Server 2008 and bring real-world feedback, information, tips and concepts to you for SQL Server 2008. We’ve just opened the site, and time is very short to register. The event will happen Friday, October 24 […]

New Show Posted SelectViews – Today’s show is an interview with two different people – Brian Knight and Scott Golightly. Find out about things they see in the field, how they approach their respective technology areas and much more. [Watch the Show] Backup That Computer Too, Not Just the Database… As you set up systems to protect your databases, don’t […]

Don’t Forget – The Virtual Conference Begins November 5 – Register Now SQL Server, Business Intelligence, SharePoint and .NET Development – all covered, you can take your pick, or attend some or all of the disciplines. Get registered today and you can also add a SSWUG membership for only $30. You can’t lose! Social Networking – A Can of Worms! […]

Featured Article(s) Troubleshooting SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services problems (Part 3) In this article, Alexander Chigrik explains some problems that you can have when you work with SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services. He also tells how you can resolve these problems. Putting Stock in Social Networks? I had an interesting question posed today. The gist of it was that someone […]

Point, Click, Get the Best of Information Troubleshooting? Chasing a server issue that you just can’t seem to narrow down? Sometimes the most important aspect and the most traditionally challenging to accomplish, is to see a picture of what’s happening at a specific point in time. This means SQL statements, jobs, etc. The whole ball of wax. Independently, there may […]

Two Great Webcasts on the Near Horizon Understanding Key Fundamentals of SANs and SQL Server Learn about some key returns on investment that you can expect with SANs, along with best practices, tips for best usage and how SQL Server and SANs can provide a compelling environment both in terms of availability and performance. > Register Now > Webcast date: […]

New SQL Server Show Available We’ve just posted the latest SelectViews show to the site. Learn about best practices from the field in this interview show with both the Avepoint and SQL Sentry folks. [Watch Here] Featured Article(s) Rebuild or Reorganize or do nothing to indexes SP The following stored procedure makes use of the index fragmentation information that resides […]

More Management Studio Wishlist Items [Send In Your Request(s) Here] David: "How about something simple that used to be in Enterprise Manager for SQL Server 2000, viz. "Export list"? If I wanted a file with a list of databases in an instance, or tables in a database, or linked servers, or stored procedures, or SQL Server Agent jobs, or Logins, […]

Check out the latest video programs on SSWUG [Watch Here] Rushed? Work Less. Deliver More. Give business users the ability to view, update and interact with reports – anywhere. You’ll not only have happier end users, but you’ll be happier too. Fewer reports to create. And the ability to schedule secure reports for automatic delivery day or night. We’re talking […]