2011-08-16 (first published: 2009-08-05)
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Articles
Total Database Information At Your Fingertips Part I
This article will help to get some basic information from your databases that may help you in different situations.
2011-08-16
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A Red Gate Meetup in San Francisco
Join Neil Davidson, Joint CEO of Red Gate Software, for a meetup in San Francisco on Aug 25th. Come talk software, databases, and development with other like-minded people.
2011-08-16
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Using PowerShell to Manage SQL Server
The purpose of this article is to demonstrate a custom scripting framework which enables the management of SQLServer databases from a Windows PowerShell session and also to extend Powershell’s flexibility by creating a set of commands customized to our needs.
2011-08-16
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Configuring Database Mail with Powershell and SMO
Use Powershell and SMO to quickly and easily enable and configure database mail in nine steps.
2011-08-15
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SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 Integration Services - Analysis Services Processing Task
The primary purpose of SQL Server 2008 Integration Services is to deliver extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) functionality that supports core features of the SQL Server database management system. However, there are numerous scenarios where its role involves interaction with components that provide business intelligence-related features incorporated into the product.
2011-08-15
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Creating a 2 Node SQL Server 2008 Virtual Cluster Part 3
This article continues the series on how to create a 2 node Windows\SQL Server 2008 cluster with a look at slipstreaming the service pack and cumulative updates needed.
2011-08-12
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Simple Script to Backup All SQL Server Databases
Sometimes things that seem complicated are much easier then you think and this is the power of using T-SQL to take care of repetitive tasks. One of these tasks may be the need to backup all databases on your server.
2011-08-12
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Change Tracking and Database Refactoring
Using change tracking in SQL Server 2008 to aid in database refactoring within an OLTP system.
2011-08-11
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2011-08-11 (first published: 2009-07-29)
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