For this example, I’m choosing the AdventureWorksLT sample database as the source (Figure B). The next step is to create a server to host your SQL database.

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This is easily done, so let us explain how. OK, so begin by opening the SQL Server tool. From there, choose the database where you want to create a stored procedure.

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Identify Blocked SQL Processes Quickly: Listing 1: SQL SERVER: Create the Database Block-Tracing Utility The database utility dba_BlockTracer extracts data about the running processes by inspecting ...

Do you need to find out where the location of your SQL Server's database is? Here's a quick tip. Written by Arthur Fuller, Contributor March 4, 2004 at 12:45 a.m. PT Read now ...