Storage 101: Data Center Storage Configurations
In this article in the series, Robert Sheldon explains the differences between direct-attached storage, network-attached storage, and storage area networks.
2020-05-04
Additional Articles
Export SQL Server Tables to Excel
Sometimes there is a need to export data for a lot of different SQL Server tables into an Excel file. In this tip we look at how we can quickly export several tables into one Excel workbook where each table is stored in a different worksheet.
2020-05-01
Free Training Week: How I Use the First Responder Kit – sp_Blitz
When you’re first approaching a SQL Server, start with sp_Blitz. We’ll cover my favorite parameters and what I look for in the results, and then start building our notes in Markdown for our eventual health check recommendations for the rest of our team.
2020-04-30
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SQL Server 2019 New Performance Features
SQL Server 2019 has introduced several new features that offer improved performance. The optimizer continues to evolve and get smarter.
2020-04-29
Getting Started with CQRS – Part 3
Diogo Souza completes his series on CQRS. He demonstrates Event Sourcing to capture the data as it flows through the system which can then be analyzed without affecting the source.
2020-04-28
SQL Monitor Roadtrip: Preparation
Setting up SQL Monitor without a bit of preparation work is a bit like embarking on a road trip without first learning to drive. Phil Factor show the essential kit and route maps you need for the journey.
2020-04-27
Tracking Underlying Object Changes in Views
Views in SQL Server are used to simplify writing queries and managing security, but’s it’s easy for views to eventually get out of sync with the underlying tables. In this article, Edward Pollack shows how to overcome this problem.
2020-04-27
Creating or Altering an Objects with a Single Statement
Do you get tired of having your CREATE PROCEDURE statement failing if the stored procedure already exists? If you are like me then you probably hate this as much as I do.
2020-04-24
What Percent Complete Is That Index Build?
SQL Server 2019 has introduced several new features that offer improved performance. The optimizer continues to evolve and get smarter.
2020-04-23
What’s changed for database monitoring this year?
Have your say on the state of database monitoring in 2020. In this latest blog, Redgate’s Jamie Wallis reviews what we discovered from last year’s survey and how you can define the insights for 2020. Tell us and you can get early access to the report plus be entered for a chance to win a $500 Amazon voucher. Read the blog to find out more:
2020-04-22
Blogs
Distance Metrics for Semantic Similarity Searches in SQL Server 2025
Next up in my series talking about The Burrito Bot is diving into the...
The end of an era – why I chose not to renew my MVP
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Two years ago, two things happened within a few days of each other. I...
PowerShell Strikes Back: A New Script
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This is it. The final chapter of PowerShell Strikes Back. Over the past four...
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I use QUOTENAME() like this in code?
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