SQL Server 2008: The New Data Types
Brad continues his helicopter-level view of the most important new features of SQL Server 2008 with a look at the new data types, their use and their significance.
2008-10-31
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Articles
SSIS Configuration Files - SQL School Video
This edition of SQL Server examines the various options available in Integration Services configuration files.
2008-10-30
5,313 reads
Using the Blocked Process Report in SQL Server 2005/2008
When excessive blocking occurs in SQL, performance degrades. Learn how to use the Blocked Process Report to rapidly resolve excessive blocking scenarios in SQL Server 2005/2008.
2008-10-30
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Constraint Yourself!
In his first article for Simple-Talk, Joe Celko demystifies the use of Constraints, and points out that they are an intrinsic part of SQL and are a great way of ensuring that a business rule is done one way, one place, one time.
2008-10-30
2,846 reads
Database Recovery Models in SQL Server
This article discusses in detail the three database recovery models and how to choose the appropriate recovery model
2008-10-30
2,867 reads
Happy Halloween 2008!
Steve Jones is taking a break on this fine holiday, enjoy a few bloopers before you head out with the kids for trick-or-treating.
2008-10-30
595 reads
Happy Halloween 2008!
Steve Jones is taking a break on this fine holiday, enjoy a few bloopers before you head out with the kids for trick-or-treating.
2008-10-30
541 reads
Predictable Index Fragmentation
This technical article provides an overview of how to produce specific levels of index fragmentation. Useful for creating test plans.
2008-10-29
6,710 reads
Database Mirroring adjusting the automatic failover time
One of the configuration options for Database Mirroring is the High Availability mode. With this option three servers are put in place the principal, mirror and witness servers. This is the only option that allows for automatic failover. One of the things that I have noticed is that when there are periodic network issues a failover occurs even though there are no issues with the Principal server. Are there any options to delay the failover?
2008-10-29
3,626 reads
Encryption Alternatives
Databases often contain sensitive information and cell-level encryption is a very effective method to protect this information from those who should not have access to it. Although, encryption is not without its challenges.
2008-10-29
3,815 reads
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PlanTrace Now Supports PostgreSQL
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Crash-Consistent Snapshot Cloning - Hyper-V Edition
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SSoL Support on the OS
On which Linux versions is SQL Server 2025 on Linux supported?
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