In this article, we will explore how to useSqlBulkCopyin C# to efficiently insert data into a SQL Server database. We will cover the basics ofSqlBulkCopy, discuss its advantages and disadvantages, and provide c
Heaps and clustered indexes are two different ways of storing data in SQL Server. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, and we will discuss them in this post. A Bit about Heaps Heaps are essentially piles of data that remain unsorted or unorganized, hence the name. Although you can f...
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Installing and Rebooting SQL Server Q Why does SQL Server require a separate installation of binaries (program files) for each instance and therefore a reboot? A To help understand the reboot you are seeing, let’s step back a bit. With SQL Server 2000 and SQL Server 2005, you can perform...
SQL Server Technical Article Writer:Fernando Azpeitia Lopez, Microsoft Corp. Published:July 2008 Applies to:SQL Server 2008 Summary Database systems must go beyond the traditional realm of relational data by covering an increasing amount and variety of unstructured and semistructured information, be it...
Distributed SQL databases are built from the ground-up, while NewSQL databases tend to add synchronous replication and sharding technologies to existing client-server relational databases like PostgreSQL. However, both achieve most of the same goals. ...
Among the additional disadvantages is that SQL Server is thought to sometimes create odd or inefficient query plans with table variables. Although this might be a big deal with complicated queries, it seems like it would be pretty tough for SQL Server to screw up a two table join. ...
Applies To: SQL Server 2005 SP1 Summary: In SQL Server 2005, any table can have either clustered indexes or be organized as a heap (without a clustered index.) This white paper summarizes the advantages and disadvantages, the difference in performance characteristics, and other behaviors of table...
The article focuses on the positive aspects of running SQL Server in a virtual environment. It discusses the advantages and disadvantages between physical servers and virtual servers. Discussions on the correct way of the placement of virtual servers, the creation of virtual server guests, hardware ...
Advantages of SQL Server Authentication Allows SQL Server to support older applications and applications provided by third parties that require SQL Server Authentication. Allows SQL Server to support environments with mixed operating systems, where all users aren't authenticated by a Windows domain. Allow...