Ports that DBAs Need to Know
This article lists the essential TCP/UDP ports that an administrator running SQL Server or a cluster should know.
2011-10-28
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Articles
“QUOTED_IDENTIFIER” causes Unexpected Query Plan for Persisted Computed Column query
In this blog, you will see the reproducible steps that reveal the following observation: “If the table has a persisted computed column*, the query optimizer will choose a clustered index scan over a clustered index seek.”
2011-10-28
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Identify SQL Server TCP IP port being used
How do I find out what TCP/IP port SQL Server is using for a specific SQL Server instance? In this tip we look at different ways a database administrator can identify the port used by instance of SQL Server.
2011-10-28
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Extract multiple files from multiple directories with a data flow task
This article shows how to extract multiple files from multiple sub-directories into a destination table using a single Data Flow Task created by the Import/Export wizard.
2011-10-27
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2011-10-27 (first published: 2010-01-20)
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Red Gate Acquires Cerebrata
Red Gate announced today that it has acquired Cerebrata, the maker of user-acclaimed tools for developers building on the Microsoft Windows Azure platform. The agreement brings together two companies that share a user-first philosophy and a passion for tools that transform the way developers work.
2011-10-27
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Identify location of the SQL Server Error Log file
How do I find out where the SQL Server Error Log file is located for a specific SQL Server instance? In this tip we look at different ways a DBA can identify the location of the SQL Server Error Log file used by an instance of SQL Server.
2011-10-27
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An Easy Way to Monitor SQL Server Replication
In SQL Server, replication is a widely adopted technology for the purpose of real-time data replication between SQL servers. It serves the purpose of keeping data consistent between multiple end points. So the last thing we want to hear from clients is that data is no longer in synch, and as DBA, we don't want to be the last person to realize replication is out of order or broken. Here are some steps you can take to monitor SQL Server replication.
2011-10-26
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Come see SQLInspireNYC for FREE – Thanks to Red Gate!
SQLInspire, from SQL People, is coming to New York City on Nov. 12, 2011. Win a free admission from Red Gate software to this great event.
2011-10-25
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2011-10-25 (first published: 2010-01-06)
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Blogs
March 2026 SQL Server Security Updates
By Brian Kelley
On Patch Tuesday, in addition to OS and Office security patches, Microsoft also released...
How Fabric Mirroring Transformed with SQL Server 2025
When mirroring was first released for Azure SQL Database, it used Change Data Capture...
The DIY Cost of Masking Test Data For Smaller Organizations
By Steve Jones
One of the things I’ve tried hard to do in database development situations if...
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OPENQUERY Flexibility
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