sql-server

SQL Server 2008 - Conditional Range

Hello, I have a database that has two tables. These two tables are defined as: Movie ----- ID (int) Title (nvchar) MovieReview ----------- ID (int) MovieID (int) StoryRating (decimal) HumorRating (decimal) ActingRating (decimal) I have a stored procedure that allows the user to query movies based on other user's reviews. Currently...

Most efficient way to move a few SQL Server tables to SQLite?

I have a fairly large SQL Server database; I'd like to pull 4 tables out and dump them directly into an sqlite.db for remote querying (via nightly batch). I was about to write a script to step through(most likely on a unix host kicked off via cron); but there should be a simpler method to export the tables directly (SQLite not an option...

SQL server Agent - Not starting - Automatic start enabled

SQL server agent is not starting automatically even when it is set to "Automatic". We have a weekend reboot of the server and usually it should come up automatically since it is set to "Automatic". SQL Agent Logs: [298] SQLServer Error: 831, Client unable to establish connection [SQLSTATE 08001] [382] Logon to server '(local)' failed ...

install SSMSE 2008 after VS 2010

hi guys i have installed VS 2010 ultimate on windows 7 machine which by default install sql server 2008. now i want to install SSMSE 2008 i download the following file SQLEXPRWT_x86_ENU and tried to install it but it give me error. [Window Title] Program Compatibility Assistant [Main Instruction] This program has known compatibility...

Sparx Enterprise Architect for SQL Server modeling?

I have used MS SQL Server Management Studio for most of my database modeling to this point in my career. I am a database developer (not a DBA), but interested in the benefits with using Sparx systems Enterprise Architect for data modeling. I do not have the need to generate scripts for different databases, other than that what does usi...

Guidelines for using Merge task in SSIS

I have a table with three fields, one an identity field, and I need to add some new records from a source that has the other two fields. I'm using SSIS, and I think I should use the merge tool, because one of the sources is not in the local database. But, I'm confused by the merge tool and the proper process. I have my one source (an ...

How to connect to SQL Server using activerecord, JDBC, JTDS and Integrated Security

As per the above, I've tried: establish_connection(:adapter => "jdbcmssql", :url => "jdbc:jtds:sqlserver://myserver:1433/mydatabase;domain='mynetwork';", :username => 'user', :password=>'pass' ) establish_connection(:adapter => "jdbcmssql", :url => 'jdbc:jtds:sqlserver://myserver:1433/mydatabase;domain="mynetwork";user="mynetwork\user...

In SQL Server Reporting Services, how do I display the hidden columns when printing or downloading as a file (csv, pdf etc)

Hi, I have a situation where I need to hide columns of the report when viewing but when printing or downloading as a file, those hidden columns need to be displayed. Hiding the columns is not an issue, its just that I cannot figure a way to display the hidden columns when printing/downloading. I do not want to create 2 separate reports...

What's the difference between tsql and isql?

I saw this in this post,and is really confused ...

How to rename a table in the sql server compact edition

Hi. I'm new to SQL Server Compact edition. I'm using Compact edition 3.5. I tried renaming the table. But, I couldn't do that through the following query. alter table tablename to newname Plz, someone help me......... ...

Processing a resultset to look up foriegn keys (and poulate a new table!)

Hi, I've been handed a dataset that has some fairly basic table structures with no keys at all. eg {myRubishTable} - Area(varchar),AuthorityName(varchar),StartYear(varchar),StartMonth(varcha),EndYear(varchar),EndMonth(varchar),Amount(Money) there are other tables that use the Area and AuthorityName columns as well as a general use of M...

SQL Server Select Distinct

I want to write a query like this: For a table that has these columns: ColA ColB ColC, ColD select first(ColA, ColB, ColC, ColD) distinct(ColB, ColC) from table order by ColD The query is supposed to order the table by ColD, then group the results by the combination of ColB and ColC (they may have different data types) and returns the...

set sql server connection to readonly?

How do I set a SQL server connection to readonly? I tried Googling and all I found was File Mode=Read Only, but it didn't work (File Mode keyword not supported). The reference looked SQL CE specific. No luck with SQLite Read Only=True either. -edit- My connection string is below. I have no clue when it comes to configuring the tables....

Use of With Clause in Sql Server

Hi friends, please, help me understand how's that working. Does it really give me some performance boost or it just helps to make more readable scripts? When it is right to use it? What should you know about With clause before you start to use it? Thanks. UPDATE: Here's an example of what I'm talking about http://www.dotnetspider....

Check if a connection is in a transaction

I am getting a SqlConnection does not support parallel transactions. exception and this answer mentions its when a connection tries to open two transactions. This is exactly what i am doing. I thought nested transactions were ok (i was using sqlite for the prototype). How do i check if the connection is already in a transaction? I am us...

Constrain a table to have only one row

What's the cleanest way to constrain a SQL table to allow it to have no more than one row? This related question discusses why such a table might exist, but not how the constraint should be implemented. So far I have only found hacks involving a unique key column that is constrained to have a specific value, e.g. ALWAYS_0 TINYINT NOT N...

How to Configure and run DataBase Mail in SQL Server

How to enable and run Database Mail in SQL Server 2008 . I know that it need Enabling Service Broker Configuring SMTP (a Mail server is needed) Using Configuration Storeprocedure. I don't know what's the relation between application and dataBase mail. Actually How to enable Database mail for a RollBack and Commit Transaction ? (not f...

What is Service Broker ?

What is Service Broker in SQL Server and is it meaningful to enableitin a simple Database, Not in a distributed DB. please do not close this question, I saw others similar question and non of them answered me. ...

Using ROWLOCK in an INSERT statement (SQL Server)

Would it be wise to use ROWLOCK on an insert statement that is copying large amounts of data and inserting it into the same table? Ex) INSERT INTO TABLE with (rowlock) (id, name) SELECT newid, name FROM TABLE with (nolock) WHERE id = 1 Does anybody have recommendations on how to improve this statement, as I see when SQL S...

SQL Server query

Hi, I have a SQL Server DB containing a registrations table that I need to plot on a graph over time. The issue is that I need to break this down by where the user registered from (e.g. website, wap site, or a mobile application). the resulting output data should look like this... [date] [num_reg_website] [num_reg_wap_site] [num_reg_m...