Forum Etiquette: How to post data/code on a forum to get the best help
Get correct answers to your SQL forum questions faster by making it easier to load your sample data and read your code.
2013-12-10 (first published: 2007-11-27)
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Articles
New SQL Monitor Custom Metric: Default TCP Port
This metric checks whether your SQL Server installation is using the default TCP port. It’s widely known that SQL Server 2005 and 2008 listen on TCP port 1433. Keeping this default gives hackers a potential way of attacking your server.
2013-12-10
1,784 reads
PowerShell Data Basics: File-Based Data
One of the frustrations of anyone beginning with PowerShell is the simple task of getting data in and out. To help out with this, Michael Sorens begins a series that shows you how to import data from most of the common file formats and sources. He also shows how to export data in a range of formats.
2013-12-10
2,654 reads
A few reflections on RBAR by a weary application developer
Follow the guidance of your DBA, but remember, he or she is from another land.
2013-12-09
6,909 reads
Nominations open for the 2013 Tribal Awards
SQLServerCentral and Simple-Talk are co-hosting the Tribal Awards. Nominations open today for each of the 11 categories which recognize technical excellence, willingness to help the wider community, and exceptional SQL Karaoke skills.
2013-12-09
611 reads
SQL Server Database Backup and Restore with Windows Azure Blob Storage Cloud Services using T-SQL Commands
SQL Server 2012 introduces a new feature to issues backups on the Windows Azure Blob Storage service directly and restore from there when needed. But how does it work and how to get started using T-SQL commands for backup and restore operation?
2013-12-09
3,325 reads
2013-12-06 (first published: 2008-10-16)
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Cloud Services for the DBA
A critical part of any DBA's role is implementing the systems that will improve in the long term their organization's guardianship, use and understanding of its data. Too often, however, this gets lost in the fog of immediate and urgent tasks. Gareth Marlow explains why he believes Cloud services will play an increasingly prominent role in helping DBAs achieve their strategic goals.
2013-12-06
3,856 reads
Partitioned Views
A look at Partitioned Views, their advantages, disadvantages backed up by examples and statistics.
2013-12-05
4,602 reads
SQLServerCentral apologizes and you can win a book
After a plagiarized article this week, a content for you.
2013-12-05
12,040 reads
Blogs
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The Book of Redgate: Profits
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