21 May 2012
By Allen
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Microsoft Exams 2-for-1

Microsoft Exams 2-for-1

Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Server, ,
With all the certification paths being updated, Microsoft is offering a limited time* "Two for One" exam offer.   Technology paths include Windows 7,  Windows Server 8/cloud, Visual Studio 2010 and of course SQL Server. 1.  To purchase your "two-for-one" voucher, visit Prometric's website. 2.  Just purchase and take a qualifying exam at full price between April 11, 2012 and June 30, 2012, 3.  You will be emailed a voucher valid for the next version exam of your chosen technology path, at no additional cost.    
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02 Aug 2011
By Allen
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SSRS Adding “Image Not Available” as Alternate Image

SSRS Adding “Image Not Available” as Alternate Image

Microsoft SQL Server, SSRS, , , ,
I just had a requirement to build a report which had images stored in the database. SSRS handles that fine by just setting the image object to 'database' and then selecting the field. The challenge was adding an alternate image or text when there was no image stored in the database. SSRS makes it difficult because there is no method to dynamically change the image type on the image container itself, such as changing from 'database' to 'external' image on a web server. OPTIONS: Store the 'Not Available' image in the table and write a query which pulled only that…
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