2019-03-01 (first published: 2015-03-26)
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Articles
Getting Started with Power BI - Part 1
In this tip we will show how Power BI works and how to create a simple report from scratch and the options available for creating reports.
2019-03-01
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SQL Server Management Studio add-ins
Complete list of useful and must have add-ins for SQL Server Management Studio - 34 SSMS add-ins
2019-02-28 (first published: 2017-07-21)
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SQL Server Trace Flags - Complete list
This article is a complete list of all SQL Server trace flags - 593 trace flags.
2019-02-28 (first published: 2017-02-23)
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Improve the Performance of Your Azure SQL Database (and Save Money!) with Automatic Tuning
Organizations may have many concerns about performance when migrating databases to Azure. Fortunately, Microsoft provides some great tools to help improve performance and save money. In this article, Monica Rathbun explains how to take advantage of these features.
2019-02-28
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Verify File Exists Using PowerShell
In this tip we look at a PowerShell script that can be used to compare actual files that exist against a list of files that should exist for a project to identify any missing files.
2019-02-27
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Getting Approximate Count in Microsoft SQL Server
Sometimes performance is more important than exact accuracy. Learn how to get an approximate count in SQL Server with better performance.
2019-02-26
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2019-02-25
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Introduction to SQL Server Security — Part 2
In this article, the second in the series, Robert Sheldon demonstrates how to manage the SQL Server security with granting permissions to users, logins, and groups.
2019-02-25
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What is the Best Value for Fill Factor in SQL Server
Learn about how selecting a SQL Server index fill factor can impact storage and performance. Check out the included scripts to help give you better insight.
2019-02-25
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Blogs
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