The Real World: Implementing Data Compression in SQL Server 2008 R2
Sharing our experience using Data Compression as a space savings option in MS SQL Server 2008
2018-10-19 (first published: 2016-01-18)
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Articles
Your SQL Server is Bored: What Low Wait Times Mean
In which you ask your assistant to fetch your coffee, and time them.
2018-10-19
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Auditing the password changes using LOGIN_CHANGE_PASSWORD_GROUP Server
Auditing the password changes using LOGIN_CHANGE_PASSWORD_GROUP Server Level Audit Group.
2018-10-18
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Using your critical eye to see something positive
As DBA's we are often looking for issues and hole is things, but it is also important to see positives and seek a better solution.
2018-10-18
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Creating Machine Learning Applications using Azure Cognitive Services
Azure contains a vast array of services that can be used for machine learning, text analysis, and more. In this article, Supriya Pande provides a brief explanation of machine learning and then walks you through creating a sentiment analysis application.
2018-10-18
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Using Azure Quickstart Templates
In this tip we look at how to use Azure quick start templates as well as how you can customize the templates to meet your needs.
2018-10-17
2,544 reads
Using Redgate API to compare data in the same table
I needed to speed up some regression testing. Redgate Sql Data compare API helped me do it.
2018-10-16
1,374 reads
Configuring a MySQL Database on Amazon RDS
Although concerns about ownership and security persist, many companies have embraced cloud services and are reaping substantial financial rewards as a result. Rob Gravelle describes the different cloud database categories, and shows us how to configure an Amazon RDS MySQL database.
2018-10-16
2,171 reads
Being Careful with Schema Ownership
When you create a schema, you might accidentally make yourself the owner, which can cause issues later. Learn how to ensure that your schemas aren't owned by transient employees.
2018-10-15
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A Primer on Defect Management
Defects in software can occur in any phase of the software creation process. The earlier and better they are managed, the easier they are to correct. In this article, Afsana Atar explains defect management, including prevention and resolution.
2018-10-15
2,216 reads
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How Long is a Long I/O?
In SQL Server 2025, a long I/O is recorded in the error log with message 833. How long much an I/O request be outstanding before this message is written to the log?
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