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Whitney Weaver, Magenic Technologies

March 2008 - Posts

Filtered Indexes in SQL Server 2008
After a brief blog delay we're back and continuing our example from last time around sparse columns and their uses in SQL Server 2008. Today I want to talk about filtered indexes and how you can use them with your sparse columns.  Continuing with Read More...
Sparse Columns in SQL Server 2008
SQL Server 2008 has introduced sparse columns to DDL activities. So when exactly would you use this new construct? Say you are modeling a product line for a company. The company in question runs a sporting good store stocking shoes, hats, and equipment. Read More...
AtlantaMDF : May 12th
If you are going to be in Atlanta on May 12th swing on by the Atlanta SQL Server users group.  I will be giving a talk on Dynamic Management Views and how they can save your life.  No, really...they will. I will post a reminder closer to the Read More...
IE8 beta is available
Not really data related but if you want to kick the tires on Microsoft's shiny new browser, go here . On a separate note, I've been in snowy Minnesota all week which has really thrown off my blogging.  All apologies to you the fine reader of this Read More...