Spring Clean Your Database Schema
The utility described in this article allows you to quickly identify which columns have mismatched data types across tables in a database. Correcting these will improve performance etc.
2009-01-19
12,167 reads
Articles
Advanced new features in SSMS 2008
SQL Server Management Studio 2008 has several new features, including the T-SQL Debugger for easier debugging and a new Object Explorer Details window that's easier to use.
2009-01-19
3,390 reads
Analyzing the SQL Server Plan Cache
Keeping in mind the importance of the cache mechanism, how could one get the plans and their usage statistics in SQL Server?
2009-01-19
4,183 reads
The Hassles of Travel - Part 2
I didn't want to go on this trip, but I agreed to do it. Now I regret it. My flight to Chicago was fairly uneventful, but it was running late. At 4:30CST the pilot says we should be on the ground in 30 minutes, which is good since I have to get to...
2009-01-19
198 reads
The Story of the TV Stand
We all have those things that happen at work that somehow turn into something other than expected, and sometimes in quite humorous fashion. I've got a few to share over the next couple months, but had to start with this one!
2009-01-19
160 reads
Managing Your IT Data
A new application manages data from your IT machines and software, but doesn't use a database. Steve Jones talks a little about this.
2009-01-17
69 reads
Virtual Memory - Database Weekly (Jan 19, 2009)
Virtual memory is something we deal with in Windows systems, but Steve Jones talks about a different kind of virtual memory this week.
2009-01-17
805 reads
Virtual Memory - Database Weekly (Jan 19, 2009)
Virtual memory is something we deal with in Windows systems, but Steve Jones talks about a different kind of virtual memory this week.
2009-01-17
472 reads
Virtual Memory - Database Weekly (Jan 19, 2009)
Virtual memory is something we deal with in Windows systems, but Steve Jones talks about a different kind of virtual memory this week.
2009-01-17
517 reads
Hidden RBAR: Triangular Joins
Just because it looks set based, doesn't mean it is. T-SQL Crackerjack Jeff Moden takes a look at a mistake that many query writers make.
2009-01-16 (first published: 2007-12-06)
60,428 reads
Blogs
SQL Server Journey (Part 1)- Enterprise Database 2016
By Vinay Thakur
Continued thinking about my Journey blog where we have to look back at the...
PowerShell Remoting for SQL DBAs: WinRM + SSH Guide (Updated 2026)
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The 2026 Redgate Summit in New York City
By Steve Jones
We’re coming back to New York, which is exciting for me. I love NYC....
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Doing the Little Things
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Historical Data Tracking
If I want to track historical data values, which mechanism should I use?
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