Data Types Matter – Steve Jones (SQL Musings)


Another article which stresses on using relevant and optimal Datatypes instead of regular and unnecessary ones. There is an illustration which explains realtime.

The article, Data Types Matter, is written by Steve Jones on his blog SQL Musings.

Must read for all Developers out there.

VAIDY

Generate Charts Using SSRS


MichaelJ2 has pointed out to a very good article in SQL Server Central portal, which explains step-by-step on how to generate charts using SSRS.

As he mentioned in the end, it’s worth to have a look since GP is moving more towards SSRS and it would be great to see more Decision Making charts generated right from GP.

VAIDY

WIN2008, SQL2008 & GP10 – Issue & Resolution


This one may or may not have caught the attention of Consultants. So here you have it.

I was working on a GP 10.0 SP4 installation on the following environment:

1. Windows Server 2008 Standard
2. SQL Server 2008
3. GP 10.0 SP4
4. 64 Bit Environment

I installed SQL Server 2008 first and then installed GP 10.0. When I launched my GP Utilities, the ODBC Data Source to SQL Server was not listed at all. I must admit that I did not search any forums or KB to find out the reason and solution.

But I found this: SQL Server 2008 on Windows Server 2008 R2 must be applied with SP1 mandatorily. This was the reason my ODBC DSN did not get listed in my GP Utilities. I applied SQL2008 SP1 and it worked.

VAIDY