As estates continue to grow and evolve, SQL Server professionals must continually adapt. But do you really know what’s happening with your servers? Jamie Wallis highlights the 4 key elements that are currently impacting the working life of an IT leader. Find out what they are here.
2019-07-24
In this tip we look at how to enable SQL Server Common Runtime Language aka CLR using T-SQL commands.
2019-07-24
Over the last year we’ve seen a shift in customer concerns around personal data, as well as new legislation. Now is the time to implement a robust process to safeguard your data and your business, without hindering your DevOps journey. Read this blog post to find out the next steps for data privacy.
2019-07-23
In this tip we look at how to which columns have been updated when using a SQL Server trigger by using the update and columns_updated functions
2019-07-22
Phil Factor starts a series of articles that will demonstrate the use of temporary SQL Server instances, running in Linux containers, into which we can deploy the latest database build, stocked with data, for development and testing work. This initial article shows how to set up a SQL Server instance inside a Linux Docker container, create some sample databases, and persist data locally.
2019-07-19
One very important design aspect when creating a new table is the decision to create or not create a clustered index. We will take a look at a few points to help with the decision.
2019-07-19
Phil Factor reviews the various types of database test that need to run during development work, what sort of test data they require, and the challenges with managing this data, and in keeping the test cell stocked with the correct database, and data, in a way that allows rapid cycles of database testing.
2019-07-18
Attributes in Unity allow you to add features like strings and menu items to objects. In this article, Lance Talbert shows you how to add attributes that can then be tested while in editing mode.
2019-07-18
SCOM is good at monitoring the status of your servers. SQL Monitor give you a detailed view of your SQL Server instances, and databases, right across your network, however they are hosted. By using tools appropriately, for the tasks they do well, you benefit from a simpler and more comprehensive overall strategy.
2019-07-17
Microsoft MVP Grant Fritchey provides an insight into the key findings from the report; what is the biggest challenge facing database professionals this year? How are estates changing? And what technologies are being used across the industry? Read Grant’s blog to find out.
2019-07-16
By HeyMo0sh
As a DevOps practitioner, I’ve always focused on performance, scalability, and automation. But as...
By Brian Kelley
On Patch Tuesday, in addition to OS and Office security patches, Microsoft also released...
When mirroring was first released for Azure SQL Database, it used Change Data Capture...
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I have a query from a former DBA that we run on SQL Server 2025 to check on database metadata. This query references sys.sysaltfiles. I want to refactor this code to be more modern. Which DMV should I reference instead?
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