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SQL Agent History Retention and Cleanup Scripts
The SQL Server Agent is an integral part of managing and monitoring SQL Server. It provides an automated way to schedule jobs, monitor SQL Server, and process alerts. However, over time, the history of these jobs can accumulate and consume significant data[.....]
SSMS Registered Servers: Tips for Organizing Fleet
Welcome to another informative post from SQLSupport.org. Today, we will be discussing SSMS Registered Servers and providing you with some valuable tips to help organize your fleet. Effective organization of your registered servers is essential to increase[.....]
Using xp_cmdshell for Controlled File System Access
The xp_cmdshell is a powerful extended procedure installed by default in SQL Server. It enables the database system to issue operating system commands like those entered at the DOS prompt or the command prompt. This article will delve into the use of xp_cm[.....]
SSRS Bookmark Links and Jump-to Functionality
Welcome to another edition of SQLSupport.org's blog. Today, we'll be delving into the powerful, yet often underutilized feature of SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), known as Bookmark Links and Jump-to functionality. In this article, we will explore how[.....]
Dimensional Modeling for HR Data Warehouses
Data warehousing has become an integral part of most organizations today, and one area that has seen a significant amount of growth in data warehousing is Human Resources (HR). In this blog post, we will discuss the concept of dimensional modeling and how[.....]
Using OPENROWSET for Flat File Processing
One of the essential tasks for any database administrator is to import data from flat files into relational databases. SQL Server 2016, SQL Server 2017, MySQL 5.7, DB2 11.1, and Azure SQL provide some powerful features to process flat files. One such featu[.....]
Service Broker Setup for Asynchronous Messaging
SQL Server Service Broker provides native support for messaging and queuing applications in the SQL Server Database Engine. This makes it easier to build reliable and scalable applications. The Service Broker is used to send and receive messages from one d[.....]
Consolidating SSRS Catalogs from Multiple Servers
It is not uncommon for organizations to have multiple SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) servers, each with their own catalog of reports. However, managing these numerous catalogs can become a daunting task. In this blog post, we will discuss how to cons[.....]
Cluster Shared Volumes vs Traditional Drive Letters
The choice between Cluster Shared Volumes (CSV) and traditional drive letters can have a significant impact on your database performance, scalability, and manageability, particularly when it comes to SQL Server 2016 and SQL Server 2017. Both have their str[.....]
Parameterized DB2 Queries from Python via pyodbc
The power of Python cannot be overstated, especially when it comes to interacting with databases. Python's pyodbc module simplifies the process of connecting to ODBC databases, such as SQL Server 2016, SQL Server 2017, MySQL 5.7, DB2 11.1, and Azure SQL. I[.....]