Archive for July 31, 2009
Fun with NEWSEQUENTIALID()
We’re thinking about converting the constrain on an existing column in a table with billions of rows of data. The column is a uniqueidentifier serving as a nonclustered primary key; we’re planning on replacing the NEWID() constraint to a NEWSEQUENTIALID(). What is challenging me is my concern over primary key collisions; will the new default [...]
July 31, 2009
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Posted in: SQL, SQL Server, SQLServerPedia Syndication
SQLSaturday #25 (Gainesville, GA) – No good topic turned away!
I think in my rush to emphasize the hybrid nature of this session of SQLSaturday with its focus on Geographic Information Systems and Environmental Policy, I inadvertently downplayed the fact that this is STILL a SQLSaturday. If you’re passionate about SQL Server, and you want to share that passion with others, this is a great [...]
July 31, 2009
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Posted in: Conferences, SQLServerPedia Syndication
