Monthly Archives: March 2015

How to resolve Space issue in SQL server 2005 TIP #93

Hello friends,Many times we face space issues with our database. To resolve this problem SQL Server 2005 provided one more solution which is VARDECIMAL feature. ** VARDECIMAL feature exist in SQL SERVER’s Developer & Enterprise edition. ** This feature is not available in SQL Server 2005’s Standard edition. I hope by the name it is …

Data Compression–A unique feature PART–II TIP #92

In last post TIP #91  we talked about  What is Data compression ? What are the  features ?  Now in this tip we will take implement the data compression with basic steps.So lets follow the steps1) Right click on the table on which you need to implement compression. You will get following menu just select …

A Comprehensive Manual to Manage SQL Server Database

SQL Server is a uniquely designed Relational Database Management System developed by Microsoft. Its basic functionalities include storing, manipulating and retrieving data requested by multiple software applications running on a single computer or on any other machine across a network. Details of SQL Server Database: For storing SQL Server data individual files are created for …

Data Compression– a unique feature of SQL Server TIP #91

A part from performance many times we faced challenges related to space  of our database. Sometimes our database is actually taking huge space and sometimes it our mistake due to which it took space. It is worst condition when you are on a dedicated hosting or cloud hosting with limited space. In such case “Compression” …

Kill–use this weapon carefully in SQL SERVER . TIP #90

When we heard “Kill” then first impression of this word is very bad. We always scare with this word. In real world we never want this action  from anyone but in SQL Server case it is very helpful and help us many times. This feature we can use but very carefully. It is something like …

Secure your password with HashBytes TIP #89

Dear Friends, In my last article (TIP 87) I wrote about PWDENCRYPT.  I forgot to write few details but thanks to all my talented friends & blog readers who guided me by providing there feedback on post. I respect their inputs and always interested to get more inputs. Thanks to all of you. Now I …