Exporting VARCHAR MAX and NVARCHAR MAX to CSV
Recently, I had to export some query results to CSV and Excel. One of the columns was extremely large query text which was defined as NVARCHAR(MAX). Here are some of the issues I faced with this request and how I over came them. Initial setup and thought process The request was to pull query text...
Finding the SSRS Log File
Discover how to find and examine the SQL Server Reporting Services log file.
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
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
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...
Recover the missing Report Data tab in SSRS
Learn how to recover the Report Data tab in SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
View SSIS Variables via Message Box
You can use a VB or C# message box to view the current value of a variable. No more guessing!
SQL Saturday 408 – Event Wrap Up
I'm back in Austin from SQL Saturday 408 in Houston, TX and back at work. The event was a great success and I liked everything from top to bottom. You can get the slides from all the sessions, including mine at the event page.
Training Links
At work, we are approved for 2 training classes per year. Here is a list of SQL Server training classes that I’ve found, aside the the popular ones everyone knows about: Global Knowledge Quick Start – 2014 Quick Start – 2012 Solid Q Benchmark Learning I do not get paid for these links. I am...
Dev Connections 2014 Wrap Up
Read Rudy's thoughts on Dev Connections 2014, including the food, the facility and the instructors.
SQL Nexus Install
SQL Nexus is a powerful tool for analyzing SQL Server trace files generated by PSSDiag. However, the install process takes a bit of work. Follow along to get SQL Nexus working on your local machine.
SQL Saturday 309 Slides are up
Rudy Rodarte's slides and code from SQL Saturday 309 are up. Download the new hotness.
