TSQL Challenge 36 - Create a graph/Chart with TSQL
This challenge invites you to create a graph/chart using T-SQL
2010-08-09
3,810 reads
Articles
SQL Server restart validation checklist
Many times there is the need to restart the SQL Server services, this could be a reboot of the server after patching, service pack installation or due to some other reason. Sometimes we may face issues after the restart for example the SPN is not registered, a database is offline etc... For the solution you can use the below standard SQL Server validation checklist after you restart your SQL services.
2010-08-09
3,617 reads
Cross Tabs and Pivots, Part 1 – Converting Rows to Columns
An "old" subject is revisted where "newbies" can learn the methods and veteran users can get more performance out of the code.
2010-08-06 (first published: 2008-08-19)
132,451 reads
Million Dollar Challenge, The Sequel
Red Gate Software is having another million dollar challenge. If you work for a small software company, or have a software product of your own, read about the challenge.
2010-08-06
4,013 reads
SQL Q&A: Shrinking, Growing and Redesigning Databases
SQL databases come in all shapes and sizes and schemas. This month, our SQL expert helps with condensing, growing and redesigning databases.
2010-08-06
4,321 reads
Vote For The PASS SQLRally Logo
Take a moment and vote on the new SQL Rally logo that will be used for the event next spring.
2010-08-06
1,762 reads
'Just Google It'
A short editorial explaining the pitfalls of using search engines as reference for DBA's.
2010-08-05
342 reads
Using T-SQL to Verify Tables Row Counts in Transactional Replication
This article will help you to use T-SQL to verify that the Subscribers have the same number of rows of replicated data as the Publisher in transactional replication
2010-08-05
11,418 reads
Migrating VLDB with Log Shipping
You just had a great weekend. You go grab your coffee and before you take a sip a manager grabs you and says, "we need your help." We need to migrate a very large database to our new data center. We need to keep the data in sync and have a short period of downtime when we cutover.
2010-08-05
3,477 reads
Creating Holidays and Special Dates
A way to save holiday records that can be created as needed into a search-able calendar table.
2010-08-04
14,510 reads
Blogs
The Book of Redgate:A Prehistory
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Forums
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Hyperscale Replicas III
In an Azure SQL Database Hyperscale Edition, how many named replicas can be configured?
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