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I often use table-valued functions rather than views because they allow parameters for more fine-grained filtering of rows.
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We are currently using SQLServer 2000 and SQLServer 2005 with Microsoft Exchange as the mail server.
However, by year end, we must switch to the new corporate standard of Lotus Notes (do not know the version).
Assuming it IS possible to configure SQLServer to use Lotus Notes, can anyone provide insight and/or steps to configure this?
And, yes, I have searched for this; just asking for some advice from the trenches.
Any help is appreciated,
Tim
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Sorry, no useful advice just sympathy, at a guess your company has just been taken over and had Notes imposed from above, sorry.
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity
RAH
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HI,
Having the following issue and would really appreciate any help/guidence..
We have one SSIS package it will print an html page located in specific location according to the printer name getting from the table. This is working fine and printing to the installed printer on the server.
When we have scheduled a job , which executes the SSIS package it was printing fine in one server and which is 32 bit machine and not printing in 64 bit machine.
In more detail, the job is executing fine and showing the steps success. The log file showing the status that send to the printer. but in 64 bit machine it is not giving print out..No issues with the printer..
Suspecting some permission issue with sql agent on that machine..
Please help me to fix it out as it is eating my head!
Thanks,
Rahul.
SoftwareDeveloper(.NET)
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If the printer is not connected directly to the server, but is a ntwork printer, check that the account you are using for agent has access to the printer in the domain. For example the account isn't local system, but a domain account and has sufficient privileges on domain level.
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Hi Mika,
Thanks for the reply.Appreciating.
The printer is a n/w printer. The account used for the agent has access to the printer. The account used is the admin user for the server.
Another one thing I have noticed is that, when we execute the package as sql utility it is not printing but when we execute the package manually from the folder it is printing..
Will this info help you to provide some more guidence?
Thanks,
Rahul.
SoftwareDeveloper(.NET)
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What is the command you're using for printing (sp's involved etc)?
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PrintStatus("PrintStatus").Value = 3
flgFindPrinter = False
AttemptCount = -1
While (Not flgFindPrinter And AttemptCount < MaxRetryAttempts("MaxRetryAttempts").Value)
Dim prnDoc As New System.Drawing.Printing.PrintDocument
For Each prn As String In prnDoc.PrinterSettings.InstalledPrinters
If prn.ToLower = PrinterName("PrinterName").Value.ToString.ToLower Then
flgFindPrinter = True
End If
Next
PrintStartTime("PrintStartTime").Value = Date.Now
If flgFindPrinter Then
defaultPrinter = prnDoc.PrinterSettings.PrinterName
Dim wsNetwork As Object
Try
wsNetwork = CreateObject("WScript.Network")
wsNetwork.SetDefaultPrinter(PrinterName("PrinterName").Value)
Dim IE As Object = CreateObject("InternetExplorer.Application")
IE.navigate(FolderPath("AbsoluteFolderPath").Value & DocName("DocName").Value)
While (IE.QueryStatusWB(6) <> 3)
Threading.Thread.Sleep(500)
End While
IE.ExecWB(6, 2, Nothing, Nothing)
Dts.Events.FireInformation(1000, "Print Document", FolderPath("AbsoluteFolderPath").Value & DocName("DocName").Value & " Successfully Printed to " & PrinterName("PrinterName").Value, "", 0, False)
Catch ex As Exception
Dts.Events.FireInformation(2000, "Print Document", ex.Message, "", 0, False)
PrintStatus("PrintStatus").Value = 2
Finally
If wsNetwork IsNot Nothing Then wsNetwork.SetDefaultPrinter(defaultPrinter)
End Try
Else
Dts.Events.FireInformation(2000, "Print Document", PrinterName("PrinterName").Value & " Not Found", "", 0, False)
PrintStatus("PrintStatus").Value = 2
End If
AttemptCount += 1
End While
Dim strLog As String
If flgFindPrinter Then
strLog = FolderPath("AbsoluteFolderPath").Value & DocName("DocName").Value & " Successfully Printed to " & PrinterName("PrinterName").Value
Else
strLog = FolderPath("AbsoluteFolderPath").Value & DocName("DocName").Value & " Failed to Print on " & PrinterName("PrinterName").Value
End If
If AttemptCount <> 0 Then
strLog &= " With Retry Attempts " & AttemptCount
End If
LogDescription("LogDescription").Value = strLog
RetryAttempts("RetryAttempts").Value = AttemptCount
Dts.TaskResult = Dts.Results.Success
SoftwareDeveloper(.NET)
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OOPS Finally, the issue got resolved!! After analysing more into it has been revealed the following was the casue..
The SSIS package is creating IExplorer.exe and when more IExplorer.exe are there in the process then it is getting stuck or wierd. by this the packet send by the job not able to print some time..
This is resolved by using Quit method of the IE object in the program after creation...
Thanks,
Rahul.. 
SoftwareDeveloper(.NET)
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I was just investigating the proc and noticed the same. Another thing is that if I'm reading correctly, your log file will show successfull send if the printer is found even if the printing itself goes to an exception.
But anyway, main thing is you got it solved,
Mika
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Yes Mika, you are right as the program will write a sucessfull update to the log even if it fails after finding the printer successfully..
Thaks much for your responses.I appreciate that!
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No problem 
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hi
i have sql CE database than contains 1 milion records
i need very quick search.
what is better to do ? Index or Param ?
or someone has any offer for me ? (i write in C#)
thanks alot for any help
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Indexes provide a method of retrieving data very quickly, however you must ask yourself some questions:
1) How many rows will be returned in a typical query ? (10s,100s,1000s) If the query returns many rows it may actually be faster to perform a full-table scan rather than reading through the index. In fact the query optimizer may actually perform a full table scan instead of an index scan, even though the index is present.
2) What is the nature of the data; does it contain many unique values ? For example consider a field called, status (Active / Inactive). This may not be a good choice for an index because it doesn't have very many unique values and retrieving these values would end up causing sequential reads through the index.
3) When designing the index, ideally you would have the index contain items in the select or where clause. For example "select a,b,c from mytable where z = myValue". A good index would contain both Z and A, this way when searching through the index it finds the data that you are looking for (z) and it also has the data that you want, (a). There is no need for the optimizer to go to the main table and retrieve data, everything is available in the index. FAST !
4) The order of the values in the index make a big difference also, but I can't remember a good example.
Lots of things to think about. Post more details about the nature of your query and maybe I can be of more assistance. david
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OK
i have 1 milion records whit 2 fields (barcode(unic) and serial)
i need to scane barcode and show the serial that belong to him.
i need the most fastest way to do that.
what to do ?? index or param ??
help....
thank's alot
(i work on WinCE)
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If these are the only 2 values in your lookup table and the Barcode is unique, then I would make the Barcode a primary key and by default a unique index would be generated by the database engine. There would be no need for an additional index to be created. Regarding parameters, you should always try to make your queries with parameters, this will allow the dbEngine to cache the execution plan for your query, this reduces the amount of CPU required when executing a SQL statement.
For example, "select MySerial from BigTable where Barcode = ?" (not really the syntax, but you get the idea) The dbEngine would parse this SQL statement, choose the best execution plan and store it in it's statement cache so each time it sees this statement it knows how to proceed. This statement will be executed thousands of time with nothing changing but the value for the barcode.
With this type of table and SQL 2005 you should see response times easily under 1/2 second.
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so, index is the best for my project ?
am i right ?
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An index and the use of parameter queries are NOT mutually exclusive, you can (and should) use both techniques for your solution. Yes, an index will give you the performance results you want.
Remember, if your table has the Primary Key defined as the Barcode, then no additional index is required. By defining a primary key the DBEngine will automatically create a unique index for you behind the scenes.
Try it out, you can always create and drop an index to test for any differences in response time.
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Parameter helps you to reuse the SQL statement, index provides faster access to desired rows, but also has it's own downsides.
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Hi All
I have a question, I have 2 offices one in botswana and one in South Africa, I am building an intranet for our company that will handle our logistics information, users will logon to the same website or a clone of the website depending on thier country, I want to set something up so users in botswana use that databse and users in south africa use the db in SA, but the data must somehow come together so users in botswana can see the RSA data loaded and vice/versa problem is the line speed from botswana to south africa sucks so the main reason I want 2 databases is for speed of the website in botswana. Any Ideas besides replication maybe clustering of somekind.
Also should run SQL 2000 or 2005 still desiding what DB will be best to use license wise or so on.
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I would highly recommend SQL 2005 over 2000. It is much faster and contains more features that have made my life so much better. Regarding your design, I would tend to look at having 2 separate databases each local to your individual office. Depending on your DB design, you may want to roll your own replication logic and schedule updates between the two sites. The other thing to consider is if you are going to develop your sites with ASP.NET, you can look into the .NET caching object and see if caching will work for you without replicating the data.
Sounds like an interesting challenge.
BTW: I was at Chobe National Park a few years ago and had a really great time; I got some beatuiful pictures of the animals. 
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If you want to *split* your database on two separate servers the main problem you have is logical, not technical.
First you must find a way to separate rows on tables so that it's rare that people in Botswana need (especially update, insert or delete) the rows that are maintained in South Africa. Typically this is done using different kinds of responsibility information and so on. Otherwise you will have lot's of update collisions which will be very problematic and require a reliable, (potentially) high speed connection between sites.
After you have found a way to logically separate the data you can use several techniques (few options with some of their good and bad effects):
- replication, which allows you to loose connection for a while, but has problems since data is (commonly) duplicated
- distributed operations with two-phase commit, data is consistent, but loss of connection may paralyze the system also typically needs modifications at program level
- federations, data is consistent and no need to change the program. Also workload is divided between sitse. Loss of connection may paralyze the system (depending how program handles this)
Hope this helps,
Mika
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I d´ont know but i really d´ont like replication to 
I think you have a problem there i d´ont see how you can get "the best of two worlds"!!!
I would create a parent database and child databases (1 or more doesn´t matter). But, i would really in fact create one database, the parent one.
So, let the users connect to the database, if sucess ok else let it connect to the child database.
The child database would trigger a check (say every 5 min) in the parent to see if can connect, if so update parent: empty the child and fill parent with data. Invest in datetime variables here to get records ordered!
But, it can get really messy if you critical data (when you can´t make something before others or same time) let only connect to parent database then.
That´s for editing procedures, for report procedures make whatever, just show all you got(data), display the report date and if is a "blue-print", not 100% check accurate
good luck
nelsonpaixao@yahoo.com.br
trying to help & get help
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Hello all.
I am interested in hearing about other's experiences with CLR Stored Procedures (C#, VB.NET, whatever) in SQL 2005. Positive, negative, no difference. Better with single-tables than with large joins. Techniques and optimizations. What worked and did not work and why. What things they are better for than others (i.e. heavy mathematical or string operations). Etc.
I am also posting a small message in the C# forum to see if any developers over there have experience and would like to come over here to share.
I am looking to see if any of my operations can be optimized by changing them to CLR-based SPs. But rather than go the shotgun approach and rewrite everything, I want to get the best bang for my buck, and figured starting here would be a good idea.
Thanks!
Peace!
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James R. Twine wrote: I am looking to see if any of my operations can be optimized by changing them to CLR-based SPs.
Not sure I understand your question. SQL Server (and others) have supported developing stored procedures using external languages like C/C++ for many years now. What differentiation are you making between that and using a CLR based language for developing stored procedures?
led mike
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