SQLServerCentral - Guest Columnist: John Sansom

The Best Database Administrators Automate Everything

Do you understand the value of your time? I mean really understand it. Time is your absolute number one most valuable asset. Once it's gone, that's it, gone forever. Read more...

By John Sansom 2012/04/06 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: administration

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SQL Server Instant File Initialization (PQW)

In this article we’re going to look at instant file initialization. What it is, why it’s cool and how you can use it in your environments. Read more...

By John Sansom 2012/04/02 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: administration

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Stop Asking and Start Making Decisions Today

You’re desperately trying to get things done but it’s just not happening for you. I’m going to let you in on a little secret, you’re doing it wrong! Read more...

By John Sansom 2012/05/16 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: professional development

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Part 2: Why you should be using the Full Recovery Model

Part 2 of the SQL Server Essentials Series looks at why you should be using the Full Recovery Model to protect your data assets. Read more...

By John Sansom 2009/09/21 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: administration

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Part 1: The Database Administrator's Primary Responsibility

SQL Server Essentials Part 1: A look at the key responsibility of a DBA and why it is so vital. Read more...

By John Sansom 2011/04/22 (first published: 2009/09/14) | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: dba

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SQL Server Memory Configuration, Determining MemToLeave Settings

Tweaking SQL Server memory settings to provide support for managed code. Read more...

By John Sansom 2009/07/06 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: administration

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