March 2008 - Posts

• Filtered Indexes

  In SQL Server 2008, you can have what is called a "Filtered Index". What does this mean? An index may be created for a subset of rows in your table. For instance you could create a filtered index for a "state" column if the value is "CA" for California; Read More... Posted Tuesday, March 18, 2008 1:47 PM by RickHeiges | 5 Comments Filed under: SQL Server Performance, SQL 2008, Katmai, New Features

• OT: SQL Blog Bracket

  March Madness is here! If you are interested in Joining in on the fun, follow the link below. http://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com/t1/register/joinprivategroup_assign_team?GID=91191&P=sqlblog Group: 91191 Password: sqlblog Enjoy! Share this post: Read More... Posted Sunday, March 16, 2008 11:35 PM by RickHeiges | 0 Comments Filed under: SQL Community, fun, DTS

• Conferences Gearing Up!

  It seems to be that time of year. The time of year when conferences and speaking opportunities abound. I have some events coming up. If you are in the area, please drop in. March 20 - 7pm - Triad SQl Server User Group - www.triadsql.com . I will be delivering Read More... Posted Friday, March 14, 2008 10:44 AM by RickHeiges | 0 Comments Filed under: SQL Community, Education, Events, Community, Conferences, User Group Meetings