Chargeback
Should IT charge other departments for the use of its resources? Is that good for the business? Steve Jones comments on what this could mean for SQL Server DBAs.
2009-02-24
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Articles
Chargeback
Should IT charge other departments for the use of its resources? Is that good for the business? Steve Jones comments on what this could mean for SQL Server DBAs.
2009-02-24
69 reads
Database Mirroring FAQ: If the principal fails while running in high performance mode, what options do I have for bringing the mirror online?
Question: If the principal fails while running in high performance mode, what options do I have for bringing the mirror online? This question was sent to me via email. My reply follows. Quick question on DB mirroring client redirection after Principal fails
2009-02-24
3,649 reads
Restore Analysis Services database using Windows PowerShell and SQL Server 2008 AMO
Learn how to restore an Analysis Services database to the same or different location, from a database backup file with password protection.
2009-02-24
1,756 reads
The Data Loading Performance Guide
This document described techniques for bulk loading large data sets into SQL Server. It covers both the available techniques as well as methodologies to performance tune and optimize the bulk loading process.
2009-02-24
3,931 reads
8 Clicks to What Changed
Finding out what happened on a SQL Server instance can be a challenge for even experienced DBAs. SQLClue, a new tool by longtime SQL Server expert Bill Wunder can help. We have a short case study that shows you how this tool can help.
2009-02-23
3,008 reads
Retrieving Deadlock Graphs with SQL Server 2008 Extended Events
Learn how to get deadlock graphs from the SQL Server 2008 default system_health session with Extended Events.
2009-02-23
39,737 reads
SQL Saturday Comes to Pensacola
SQL Saturday comes to Pensacola, June 6, 2009. Read on to get more information and sign up for a one day, free training event.
2009-02-23
331 reads
Can you shrink your transaction log files to death?
can undermine server performance. An expert runs various tests to determine how transaction log file size responds to various T-SQL commands.
2009-02-23
3,627 reads
Database Mirroring FAQ: Can a 2008 SQL instance be used as the witness for a 2005 database mirroring setup?
Question: Can a 2008 SQL instance be used as the witness for a 2005 database mirroring setup? This question was sent to me via email. My reply follows. Can a 2008 SQL instance be used as the witness for a 2005 database mirroring setup? Databases to be mirrored are currently running on 2005 SQL instances but will be upgraded to 2008 SQL in the near future.
2009-02-23
1,567 reads
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What's the Date?
In SQL Server 2025, there is a new function that returns the current date without the time. What is it?
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