Tag: SQL Server

  • Finding the SSRS Log File

    Finding the SSRS Log File

    After many years working with SQL Server Reporting Services, I’ve gotten myself into a few situations where I had to examine the SSRS log to see what was happening with data sources, subscriptions, and other, unique SSRS particulars. For a time, I thought that the regular SQL Server Error Log was enough. But experience has…

  • T-SQL Tuesday July 2018 – Working with Dates

    T-SQL Tuesday July 2018 – Working with Dates

    This snippet is so nice, I’m posting it again! I’ve utilized the script below at least once a week, for either reports, or working with large data sets. Rather than reinventing the wheel, I’m posting my code here and to GitHub for everyone to see. The script expects two date parameters, a start date and…

  • Generate fresh data for WideWorldImporters

    Generate fresh data for WideWorldImporters

    See how to use built in stored procedures to grow the WorldWideImporters SQL Server database with new, current data.

  • Loop over dates in SQL Server

    Loop over dates in SQL Server

    I’ve written the script below at least once a month, for either reports, or working with large data sets. Rather than reinventing the wheel, I’m posting my code here and to GitHub for everyone to see. The script expects two date parameters, a start date and an overall end date. The script will then assign…

  • Stored Procedure Results in an SSIS Message Box

    Stored Procedure Results in an SSIS Message Box

    I was recently asked if it is possible to display the results of a query / stored procedure in an SSIS Message box. The answer is Yes, with a bit of C#.

  • Recover the missing Report Data tab in SSRS

    Recover the missing Report Data tab in SSRS

    Learn how to recover the Report Data tab in SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)

  • SQL Saturday 550 – San Antonio – Sessions I’m Attending

    SQL Saturday 550 – San Antonio – Sessions I’m Attending

    I was lucky to be picked to present at SQL Saturday 550 in San Antonio this year! But, not only do I love presenting, I also love attending as many sessions as I can. Here are the sessions I am looking forward to: Log SQL Server Activity on a Budget – Rudy Rodarte – Level:…