Robert Davis
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but I just read that Robert Davis passed away unexpectedly yesterday. Many of use who frequent the SQL Server group have benefited from his help and advice.He'll be...
View Articlehow to keep multiple case statement result in same row in sql server
Hello,I am trying to write a script for test score of match, science ,english. I am using a case statement to achieve this. However, I am getting multiple rows for the test scores for individual...
View ArticleSQL, Linux or AWS? Next certification
Hello Friends,Just want to ask you some questions about my profession. I am A+, CCNA, MCSA in windows server 2012 certified. Now want to learn something new that helps for my career. I am working as...
View ArticleSQL based accounting package and memory
We have started using an accounting product which runs on SQL express 2008. It is installed direct to a PC with the database also stored on the same PC. The package is a little sluggish . The PC is a...
View ArticleLinked server Connectivity Issue ?
We are connecting to another remote database as linked server. Everything was fine until now . We have access to views are using this view to create another view in our database to access data . I...
View ArticleExport database from one domain than import to other domain
I have problem with this task: -Application - Sapphire running on Infro Sunsystems -only 2 user with AD credentials are login to Sun-company being bought so this SQL db (2008-R2 serv) will need to move...
View ArticleSQL 2016 SQLAGENT will not copy database
I was trying to use the SQL AGENT Copy Database Wizard to make a duplicate of our existing database on the server (Detach / Reattach scenario). I am giving the destination DB a unique name and unique...
View ArticleMissing/Lost/Developer did not save the SQL encryption key
I have an issue where a web developer created a database on a hosted SQL server and did not save the encryption key. The database in question has only one column in one table encrypted the password...
View ArticleSQL Quary
Good Afternoon everyone. Happy Friday !!currently im trying to export some data from sql but before i can continue i need to define a column "Remote Printer" with another table that define the printer...
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Best practices for SQL User permissions, for query report reader.
Hi,We have created a report using crystal reports and we are using a third part reader to read the report on a daily basis on one of our users computers.What are the best practices for hardening the...
View ArticleConnecting to database trouble shooting.
Good afternoon SQL heads,Got a newb question for yall. We got an application developed by a local college as part of their senior project. Its to scan custom bar codes and enter that barcodes related...
View Articleconvert SQL trace file (.trc) from 2016 to 2012
Hi guys,I just spent almost 3 hous trying to convert SQL trace file (.trc) from 2016 to 2012. Why? I use SQL analyzer tool which do not support 2016 traces (.trc files).Can you help, plese?Regards,Jarda
View ArticleWhy have my SQL 2008R2 nvarchar fields doubled in size
We have a test version of a customer's database on a test server. MS SQL 2008 R2. Today, when transferring some live data from the customer's database to our test database, I noticed a strange thing....
View ArticleSQL Server requirements
Howdy,this is going to sound like a dumb question, but I have to ask it.I'm looking at setting up a box with SQL Server 2016 standard. Does that get installed AS the operating system, or would it be...
View ArticleInstaller for SSIS & SSRS
Where can I find the installer for SSIS & SSRS (may be two installers) for the current versions of SQL Server? I've searched the MS site to no avail.
View ArticleMerging two select statements in SQL
So here is a script I run to audit scanning data in my environment but I have been having issues trying to merge the outputs into one table.SELECT dateadd(day, datediff(day, 0, SCAN_DATETIME), 0) as...
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SSIS Package - Flat File Destination - Blank Row At End Of File
HelloI have a very simple SSIS package which takes a view within SQL and exports it to a CSV Flat File.All works perfectly, apart from the fact the text file appears to have a blank file at the end....
View ArticleSQL OpenQuery and Store Procedure
I'm trying to execute a stored procedure through Open Query, the problem is when I try to pass the parameters I get an error "Deferred prepare could not be completed.", I think the problem is when I...
View ArticleBulk Load Data Conversion Error
I am at my wits end trying to figure out this error. First, here is the bulk insert followed by the exact error. Sample data is below them. It is delimited by the |. I have read other articles and they...
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SQL query summarize and grouping help
It's been a long day, my head is pounding and I simply cannot muster the mental capacity to figure this out. I have a view giving me the following data:I need to summarize the data by month and...
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