How to Find Unused Databases in SQL Server
In this article we look at how to identify if SQL Server databases are not being used and a process to take these unused databases offline.
2021-06-14
Additional Articles
Simple Talk Storage 101 by Robert Sheldon
The only way to derive meaning from the massive amounts of data collected today is to develop innovative high-performing, high-capacity storage solutions. In this book, Robert Sheldon explains the many types of storage currently available and what's on the way.
2021-06-11
The four best features to look out for in SQL Monitor
In this blog, David Yard at Kingston Technology shares his favorite SQL Monitor features and how they’re helping him to make sure their large SQL Server estate performs at its best.
2021-06-11
SQL Server Resource Governor Game
Learn about the SQL Server Resource Governor and how it can be used to manage your SQL Server workloads via this game format that can help your team gain better insights.
2021-06-09
The changing landscape of continuous database integration
Considering introducing continuous database integration? Learn the principles in this ThoughtWorks webinar hosted by Pramod Sadalage, expert in this discipline and author of several books about database refactoring and development.
2021-06-09
DBA in training: SQL Server high availability options
DBAs must make sure data is highly available, and there are many SQL Server high availability options. Pamela Mooney discusses those options in this article.
2021-06-07
Redgate Streamed: Embracing technology trends for database success
Innovating in the database is crucial for success, and we’re seeing new trends impact the database, like cloud migration, SRE, and the growing need for big data and tools to support growing estates. On 23 June, Redgate Streamed brings you organizations who have implemented these database technology trends, including speakers from Google, Microsoft, and AWS, who will share their success stories and tips for embracing technology changes.
2021-06-07
The changing landscape of continuous database integration
Considering introducing continuous database integration? Learn the principles in this ThoughtWorks webinar hosted by Pramod Sadalage, expert in this discipline and author of several books about database refactoring and development.
2021-06-04
Using Delta Schema Evolution in Azure Databricks
In this article we explore schema evolution capabilities and limitations in Databricks with regular parquet format and explore schema evolution features and capabilities through delta format with inserts, appends, and overwrites.
2021-06-04
CTE in SQL Server Examples
In this article we cover what a Common Table Expression CTE is and how to write a CTE for doing selects, inserts, deletes, updates and more.
2021-06-02
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