Wednesday, April 18, 2007

New SQL Server 2005 Video Tutorial: How to Move a Database Using The Transfer Database Task in SSIS

How to Move a Database Using The Transfer Database Task in SSIS - view details
Here's yet another option for how to move a database from one server to another (or, 'how to copy a database from one instance to another'): the Transfer Database Task in SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS). The Transfer Database Task can be quite tricky to work with and isn't always the best option so you'll want to watch this video for a good overview before making it a part of your mission-critical operations.


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Keywords Associated with this video: backups, restores, disaster recovery

Tuesday, April 17, 2007

New SQL Server 2005 Video Tutorial: How to Move a Database Using The Transfer Database Task in SSIS

How to Move a Database Using The Transfer Database Task in SSIS - view details
Here's yet another option for how to move a database from one server to another (or, 'how to copy a database from one instance to another'): the Transfer Database Task in SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS). The Transfer Database Task can be quite tricky to work with and isn't always the best option so you'll want to watch this video for a good overview before making it a part of your mission-critical operations.


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Keywords Associated with this video: backups, restores, disaster recovery

Wednesday, April 11, 2007

New SQL Server 2005 Video Tutorial: Pt. 4 - How to Write Custom Reports for SQL Server 2005 SP2

Pt. 4 - How to Write Custom Reports for SQL Server 2005 SP2 - view details
One of the most interesting new features of SQL Server 2005's Service Pack 2 (SP2) is the ability to write custom reports for administration and include those in your SSMS (SQL Server Management Studio) reports.

Highlights from this video:
  • How to write custom reports for SQL Server 2005's SSMS
  • Deploying the reports to the server
  • System requirements for using custom reports
  • Suggestions for using custom reports in SQL 2005
and much more


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Keywords Associated with this video: sp1, sp2, service packs, installing, installation, new features

New SQL Server 2005 Video Tutorial: How to Move a Database Using Detach and Attach

How to Move a Database Using Detach and Attach - view details
Yet another way to move a database from one instance/server to another is to detach the database from the source and then attach the database to the destination (or to both the source and destination if you want to just copy the database).

Highlights from this video:
  • When should I use detach/attach instead of backup/restore to copy/move my database to a new server?
  • Best practices using detach/attach
  • Detaching using SSMS and T-SQL
  • Attaching using SSMS and T-SQL
and much more


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Keywords Associated with this video: move drive, new servers

New SQL Server 2005 Video Tutorial: Pt. 3 - Discussion on Post-Sp2 Hotfix Options and New Features

Pt. 3 - Discussion on Post-Sp2 Hotfix Options and New Features - view details
This tutorial is an overview of how to install KB933508 as well as a look at the new GUI/UI features in SSMS regarding scripting.

Helpful links:


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Keywords Associated with this video: sp1, sp2, service packs, installing, installation, quiet mode

New SQL Server 2005 Video Tutorial: SQL DBA 101: How to Quickly Schedule a Backup Job

SQL DBA 101: How to Quickly Schedule a Backup Job - view details
This video is a user request from Ross who asked us to, 'A step-by-step document (or video) outlining the steps required to setup a backup routine (using the built-in management tools) that will backup the entire database, every 12 hours, overwriting the previous backup. Also, if possible, additional comments that explain how "not" to overwrite the previous backups.'

Okay - easy enough! This video is the quickest route to that purpose so, if you want to see how to quickly do backups, this video is for you.

Highlights from this video:
  • How to understand the "Backup Database" pane in SSMS
  • Editing T-SQL backup scripts and understanding the options available
  • How to create a SQL job
  • How to create a T-SQL based SQL job
  • How to Schedule a SQL Job
  • How to use Maintenance Plans to implement a backup job
and much more


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Keywords Associated with this video: database administration, shared schedules, jobs

New SQL Server 2005 Video Tutorial: Pt. 2 - Applying Service Pack 2 to a Default Instance

Pt. 2 - Applying Service Pack 2 to a Default Instance - view details
Now that you've downloaded Service Pack 2 and watched the first video on the various bits and pieces associated with SP2, you'll need to begin the installation of Sp2.

Highlights from this video:
  • Installing SP2
  • Discussions of the features and screens of the SP2 installation
and much more


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Note: You must have the TSCC codec installed to view this video


Keywords Associated with this video: sp1, sp2, service packs, installing, installation, quiet mode

New SQL Server 2005 Video Tutorial: How to Move a Database Using Backup and Restore

How to Move a Database Using Backup and Restore - view details
This video tutorial shows you one technique for moving/copying a database from one server/instance to another using backup and recovery. There are many techniques for moving and copying databases and, if you haven't moved databases from server to server before, you'll want to be familiar with all techniques.

Highlights from this video:
  • Taking and restoring backups
  • Understanding the RESTORE DATABASE dialog box
  • Resolving issues with restoring databases on other servers
  • Discussion of orphaned Logins
  • Discussion of database compatibility and using sp_dbcmptlevel to view/change compatibility level
  • How to view the SQL Server version in T-SQL
and much more


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Note: You must have the TSCC codec installed to view this video


Keywords Associated with this video: backups, restores, disaster recovery

New SQL Server 2005 Video Tutorial: My Favorite SSMS Tweak (by Scott Whigham)

My Favorite SSMS Tweak (by Scott Whigham) - view details
This is a quick video that shows Scott Whigham, author of LearnSqlServer.com, talking about his favorite SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) tweak. This is only about 6:45 but it could save you a few minutes each day!


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Keywords Associated with this video: sql tweak, tips and tricks, best practices, sqlwb.exe

New SQL Server 2005 Video Tutorial: Options Available for Moving Databases From One Instance/Server to Another

Options Available for Moving Databases From One Instance/Server to Another - view details
One of the most common questions that Scott Whigham (author of this site) gets is, 'How do I move/copy a database from ServerA to ServerB?' and this series is meant to help you understand the options available and how to do the copy/move.

This video is just an overview of the options for moving databases around your environment are; it is not a demo/tutorial, per se. You'll definitely want to watch the other videos in this series to view the demo/tutorials.

Highlights from this video:
  • Options for migrating SQL 2000 to SQL 2005 and SQL 2005 to SQL 2005
  • Differences between an upgrade and a migration
  • Backup/Restore
  • Detach/Attach
  • SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) Tasks
  • Scripting with the SQL Server 2005 Database Publishing Wizard
and much more. NOTE: During the lecture, Scott makes a typo in the discussion of database compatibility levels. The correct stored procedure should be sp_dbcmptlevel


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Keywords Associated with this video: migrate, upgrade, upgrading, migration, backup and restore, restoring, detaching, how to

New SQL Server 2005 Video Tutorial: Options Available for Moving Databases From One Instance/Server to Another

Options Available for Moving Databases From One Instance/Server to Another - view details
One of the most common questions that Scott Whigham (author of this site) gets is, 'How do I move/copy a database from ServerA to ServerB?' and this series is meant to help you understand the options available and how to do the copy/move.

This video is just an overview of the options for moving databases around your environment are; it is not a demo/tutorial, per se. You'll definitely want to watch the other videos in this series to view the demo/tutorials.

Highlights from this video:
  • Options for migrating SQL 2000 to SQL 2005 and SQL 2005 to SQL 2005
  • Differences between an upgrade and a migration
  • Backup/Restore
  • Detach/Attach
  • SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) Tasks
  • Scripting with the SQL Server 2005 Database Publishing Wizard
and much more. NOTE: During the lecture, Scott makes a typo in the discussion of database compatibility levels. The correct stored procedure should be sp_dbcmptlevel


To download this video, Login, then visit the video's detail page and click "download". You might also enjoy our free training videos.

Note: You must have the TSCC codec installed to view this video


Keywords Associated with this video: migrate, upgrade, upgrading, migration, backup and restore, restoring, detaching, how to

New SQL Server 2005 Video Tutorial: Options Available for Moving Databases From One Instance/Server to Another

Options Available for Moving Databases From One Instance/Server to Another - view details
One of the most common questions that Scott Whigham (author of this site) gets is, 'How do I move/copy a database from ServerA to ServerB?' and this series is meant to help you understand the options available and how to do the copy/move.

This video is just an overview of the options for moving databases around your environment are; it is not a demo/tutorial, per se. You'll definitely want to watch the other videos in this series to view the demo/tutorials.

Highlights from this video:
  • Options for migrating SQL 2000 to SQL 2005 and SQL 2005 to SQL 2005
  • Differences between an upgrade and a migration
  • Backup/Restore
  • Detach/Attach
  • SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) Tasks
  • Scripting with the SQL Server 2005 Database Publishing Wizard
and much more. NOTE: During the lecture, Scott makes a typo in the discussion of database compatibility levels. The correct stored procedure should be sp_dbcmptlevel


To download this video, Login, then visit the video's detail page and click "download". You might also enjoy our free training videos.

Note: You must have the TSCC codec installed to view this video


Keywords Associated with this video: migrate, upgrade, upgrading, migration, backup and restore, restoring, detaching, how to

New SQL Server 2005 Video Tutorial: Options Available for Moving Databases From One Instance/Server to Another

Options Available for Moving Databases From One Instance/Server to Another - view details
One of the most common questions that Scott Whigham (author of this site) gets is, 'How do I move/copy a database from ServerA to ServerB?' and this series is meant to help you understand the options available and how to do the copy/move.

This video is just an overview of the options for moving databases around your environment are; it is not a demo/tutorial, per se. You'll definitely want to watch the other videos in this series to view the demo/tutorials.

Highlights from this video:
  • Options for migrating SQL 2000 to SQL 2005 and SQL 2005 to SQL 2005
  • Differences between an upgrade and a migration
  • Backup/Restore
  • Detach/Attach
  • SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) Tasks
  • Scripting with the SQL Server 2005 Database Publishing Wizard
and much more. NOTE: During the lecture, Scott makes a typo in the discussion of database compatibility levels. The correct stored procedure should be sp_dbcmptlevel


To download this video, Login, then visit the video's detail page and click "download". You might also enjoy our free training videos.

Note: You must have the TSCC codec installed to view this video


Keywords Associated with this video: migrate, upgrade, upgrading, migration, backup and restore, restoring, detaching, how to

Sunday, April 08, 2007

New SQL Server 2005 Video Tutorial: Options Available for Moving Databases From One Instance/Server to Another

Options Available for Moving Databases From One Instance/Server to Another - view details
One of the most common questions that Scott Whigham (author of this site) gets is, 'How do I move/copy a database from ServerA to ServerB?' and this series is meant to help you understand the options available and how to do the copy/move.

This video is just an overview of the options for moving databases around your environment are; it is not a demo/tutorial, per se. You'll definitely want to watch the other videos in this series to view the demo/tutorials.

Highlights from this video:
  • Options for migrating SQL 2000 to SQL 2005 and SQL 2005 to SQL 2005
  • Differences between an upgrade and a migration
  • Backup/Restore
  • Detach/Attach
  • SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) Tasks
  • Scripting with the SQL Server 2005 Database Publishing Wizard
and much more. NOTE: During the lecture, Scott makes a typo in the discussion of database compatibility levels. The correct stored procedure should be sp_dbcmptlevel


To download this video, Login, then visit the video's detail page and click "download". You might also enjoy our free training videos.

Note: You must have the TSCC codec installed to view this video


Keywords Associated with this video: migrate, upgrade, upgrading, migration, backup and restore, restoring, detaching, how to

New SQL Server 2005 Video Tutorial: Pt. 3 - Discussion on Post-Sp2 Hotfix Options and New Features

Pt. 3 - Discussion on Post-Sp2 Hotfix Options and New Features - view details
This tutorial is an overview of how to install KB933508 as well as a look at the new GUI/UI features in SSMS regarding scripting.

Helpful links:


To download this video, Login, then visit the video's detail page and click "download". You might also enjoy our free training videos.

Note: You must have the TSCC codec installed to view this video


Keywords Associated with this video: sp1, sp2, service packs, installing, installation, quiet mode

New SQL Server 2005 Video Tutorial: How to Move a Database Using Backup and Restore

How to Move a Database Using Backup and Restore - view details
This video tutorial shows you one technique for moving/copying a database from one server/instance to another using backup and recovery. There are many techniques for moving and copying databases and, if you haven't moved databases from server to server before, you'll want to be familiar with all techniques.

Highlights from this video:
  • Taking and restoring backups
  • Understanding the RESTORE DATABASE dialog box
  • Resolving issues with restoring databases on other servers
  • Discussion of orphaned Logins
  • Discussion of database compatibility and using sp_dbcmptlevel to view/change compatibility level
  • How to view the SQL Server version in T-SQL
and much more


To download this video, Login, then visit the video's detail page and click "download". You might also enjoy our free training videos.

Note: You must have the TSCC codec installed to view this video


Keywords Associated with this video: backups, restores, disaster recovery

New SQL Server 2005 Video Tutorial: Pt. 4 - How to Write Custom Reports for SQL Server 2005 SP2

Pt. 4 - How to Write Custom Reports for SQL Server 2005 SP2 - view details
One of the most interesting new features of SQL Server 2005's Service Pack 2 (SP2) is the ability to write custom reports for administration and include those in your SSMS (SQL Server Management Studio) reports.

Highlights from this video:
  • How to write custom reports for SQL Server 2005's SSMS
  • Deploying the reports to the server
  • System requirements for using custom reports
  • Suggestions for using custom reports in SQL 2005
and much more


To download this video, Login, then visit the video's detail page and click "download". You might also enjoy our free training videos.

Note: You must have the TSCC codec installed to view this video


Keywords Associated with this video: sp1, sp2, service packs, installing, installation, new features

New SQL Server 2005 Video Tutorial: My Favorite SSMS Tweak (by Scott Whigham)

My Favorite SSMS Tweak (by Scott Whigham) - view details
This is a quick video that shows Scott Whigham, author of LearnSqlServer.com, talking about his favorite SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) tweak. This is only about 6:45 but it could save you a few minutes each day!


To download this video, Login, then visit the video's detail page and click "download". You might also enjoy our free training videos.

Note: You must have the TSCC codec installed to view this video


Keywords Associated with this video: sql tweak, tips and tricks, best practices, sqlwb.exe

New SQL Server 2005 Video Tutorial: How to Move a Database Using Detach and Attach

How to Move a Database Using Detach and Attach - view details
Yet another way to move a database from one instance/server to another is to detach the database from the source and then attach the database to the destination (or to both the source and destination if you want to just copy the database).

Highlights from this video:
  • When should I use detach/attach instead of backup/restore to copy/move my database to a new server?
  • Best practices using detach/attach
  • Detaching using SSMS and T-SQL
  • Attaching using SSMS and T-SQL
and much more


To download this video, Login, then visit the video's detail page and click "download". You might also enjoy our free training videos.

Note: You must have the TSCC codec installed to view this video


Keywords Associated with this video: move drive, new servers

New SQL Server 2005 Video Tutorial: Pt. 2 - Applying Service Pack 2 to a Default Instance

Pt. 2 - Applying Service Pack 2 to a Default Instance - view details
Now that you've downloaded Service Pack 2 and watched the first video on the various bits and pieces associated with SP2, you'll need to begin the installation of Sp2.

Highlights from this video:
  • Installing SP2
  • Discussions of the features and screens of the SP2 installation
and much more


To download this video, Login, then visit the video's detail page and click "download". You might also enjoy our free training videos.

Note: You must have the TSCC codec installed to view this video


Keywords Associated with this video: sp1, sp2, service packs, installing, installation, quiet mode

New SQL Server 2005 Video Tutorial: SQL DBA 101: How to Quickly Schedule a Backup Job

SQL DBA 101: How to Quickly Schedule a Backup Job - view details
This video is a user request from Ross who asked us to, 'A step-by-step document (or video) outlining the steps required to setup a backup routine (using the built-in management tools) that will backup the entire database, every 12 hours, overwriting the previous backup. Also, if possible, additional comments that explain how "not" to overwrite the previous backups.'

Okay - easy enough! This video is the quickest route to that purpose so, if you want to see how to quickly do backups, this video is for you.

Highlights from this video:
  • How to understand the "Backup Database" pane in SSMS
  • Editing T-SQL backup scripts and understanding the options available
  • How to create a SQL job
  • How to create a T-SQL based SQL job
  • How to Schedule a SQL Job
  • How to use Maintenance Plans to implement a backup job
and much more


To download this video, Login, then visit the video's detail page and click "download". You might also enjoy our free training videos.

Note: You must have the TSCC codec installed to view this video


Keywords Associated with this video: database administration, shared schedules, jobs

Wednesday, April 04, 2007

New SQL Server 2005 Video Tutorial: How to Copy a Database to a Web Host Using the SQL Server Database Publishing Wizard

How to Copy a Database to a Web Host Using the SQL Server Database Publishing Wizard - view details
The SQL Server Database Publishing Wizard (SSDPW) is yet another technique for moving databases from one server/instance to another (along with using backup/restore, detach/attach, and SSIS' Transfer Database Task).

Highlights from this video:
  • Using the SQL Server 2005 Database Publishing Wizard to deploy locally developed databases to a hosted environment (i.e., a web host)
  • Who should use the SSDPW
  • How to deploy SQL databases in APP_DATA folder to a web host using the SSDPW
  • Scripting options in the SSDPW
  • Differences between the scripting options in SSMS (SP2) and the SSDPW
and much more

Link to the SSDPW (previously called the SQL Server Hosting Toolkit): download here


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Keywords Associated with this video: webhost.

New SQL Server 2005 Video Tutorial: Pt. 1 - An Overview of Installing SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2 (SP2)

Pt. 1 - An Overview of Installing SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2 (SP2) - view details
SQL Server 2005's Service Pack 2 (SP2) is full of both bug fixes and new features and this series talks about installing SP2 and previewing the new features.

Highlights from this video:
  • An overview of the issues regarding SP2 including�� discussions of KB933508 and versions 9.00.3042 (a.k.a. build 3042), 9.00.3043 (build 3043), 9.00.3050 (build 3050)
  • Differences between builds
  • Discussions of how to integrate custom reports in SP2 (a new featuree)
  • Understanding what you need to install
  • An overview of the installation of SQL Server 2005 SP2
Helpful links:


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Keywords Associated with this video: sp1, sp2, service packs, installing, installation, quiet mode