SQL Server Cloud Migration Part I
A SQL Server migration with minimal business impact while synchronizing schema and data.
2013-09-23
3,372 reads
Articles
The PoSh DBA – Getting to know PowerShell
Although it was primarily designed for System Administrators, PowerShell is now extending its use to Database, SharePoint, Exchange and all Microsoft products. In this article Laerte Junior offers an introduction to PowerShell and describes how DBAs can use PowerShell to automate repetitive tasks. He also explains when to use PowerShell instead of, or in addition to, T-SQL and SSIS.
2013-09-23
3,686 reads
SQL Server Reporting Services Report Manager Tips and Tricks
Dattatrey Sindol shares his tips and tricks on SQL Server Reporting Services Report Manager. He provides guidance on Customizing Report Manager Header/Title, Uploading Custom File Types to Report Manager, and Enable My Reports Feature.
2013-09-20
5,922 reads
Blocking Chain (SQL Spackle)
Problems with blocking processes can be easy to identify with SQL Server DMV's.
2013-09-19
7,311 reads
TribalSQL: 15 New Voices in SQL Server
MidnightDBA and Red Gate have joined together to produce a new book on SQL Server, written by 15 first-time authors. The resulting book, TribalSQL, includes everything you should know about SQL Server that isn’t taught in traditional training, they call it Tribal knowledge.
2013-09-19
1,711 reads
Databases and Dominoes
A Dominoes game of Texas 42 inspires Joe Celko to explore unusual uses for check constraints and views. Sometimes, the best way of discovering useful SQL techniques is to tackle the more unusual problems.
2013-09-19
2,976 reads
SQL Saturday #190 Denver
Join us at SQL Saturday Denver on September 28. SQL Saturday is a training event for SQL Server professionals and those wanting to learn about SQL Server. This SQL Saturday includes a number of options for pre-conference training in Denver, including a free session presented by Steve Jones.
2013-09-18
325 reads
SQLServerCentral Webinar #25: Best Practices in Database Deployment (Part 1)
SQL Server Central Webinar #25: Best Practices in Database Deployment (Part 1)
2013-09-18
1,017 reads
SQLServerCentral Webinar #26: Best Practices in Database Deployment (Part 2)
Grant Fritchey (SQL Server MVP) and David Simner (Red Gate developer) give you a step-by-step guide of how you can automate your database deployment Process using Red Gate Deployment Manager.
2013-09-18
270 reads
Installing SQL Server 2014 CTP1
If you are interested in learning firsthand what new features are available, then you should download and install the new SQL Server bits. In this article Greg Larsen will walk you through preparing, downloading and the steps to install the SQL Server 2014 CTP1 release.
2013-09-18
2,741 reads
Blogs
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Changing the Recovery Time
I want to change the recovery time for a database running on SQL Server 2022. What are my options for setting the value in my ALTER DATABASE statement. If I run this code, what can I use in place of the xxx to define what 12 means?
ALTER DATABASE Finance SET TARGET_RECOVERY_TIME = 12 xxx;See possible answers