SQL Server vNext: sys.dm_db_stats_histogram
Since installing SQL Server vNext CTP 1.3 I found out that there is a new way to return statistics histogram...
2017-02-21
371 reads
Arun Sirpal
Setting up SQL Server to SQL Database (Azure) Replication
I had a need to setup transactional replication from my SQL Server to SQL Database (Azure) where I only needed...
2017-02-20
389 reads
True story: Encryption in progress stuck
Working with a couple of databases that needed TDE I noticed when I enabled one of them that it was...
2017-02-16
375 reads
Azure Advisor Recommendations
Logging into the Azure portal is a daily task of mine and my eyes light up when I see features...
2017-02-15
334 reads
Lightweight Statistics Profiling (with a potential bug)
The great thing about new versions of SQL Server is the fact that they are packed full of new features...
2017-02-13
399 reads
Using Extended Events in Azure
Over the past 6 months I have been trying to push myself to use extended events (XEvents) over SQL trace,...
2017-02-10 (first published: 2017-02-06)
1,302 reads
SQL Server vNext
I have been pretty busy recently working with Joe Sack from Microsoft and getting my hands dirty with SQL Server...
2017-02-03
729 reads
Compare Execution Plans
Have you ever wanted to compare execution plans from SQL Server Management Studio? Well with the newer version of the...
2017-02-02
437 reads
SQL Server Performance Dashboard Reports
Setting up SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) based performance dashboard driven off servers that are registered through a Central Management Server (CMS).
2017-02-02 (first published: 2015-08-20)
15,985 reads
My backup and SLEEP_BPOOL_FLUSH
I noticed that my backup was taking longer than usual. I went to Perfmon to look at some counters, more...
2017-02-01
816 reads
Blogs
Finding Balance: Things Will Come Up
By Steve Jones
I have a presentation on finding balance in your career that got quite a...
Who Are You Doing It For?
By Brian Kelley
But as I've matured over the years, I came to realize that I needed...
Presenting Twice in May 2026
By alevyinroc
I will be presenting my latest session, Documenting Your Work for Worry-Free Vacations, in-person...
Forums
The day-to-day pressures of a DBA team, and how we can work smarter with automation and AI
Comments posted to this topic are about the item The day-to-day pressures of a...
How to change the FDLaunch Error log file location
The file FDLAUNCHERRORLOG gets created in the default <instance>\MSSQL\Log folder. So far, I've found...
what data type i should use for roversion col and can i use less than greater
can i use Rowversioncol ( in my database it's synonyme timestamp is used) to...
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A Fun Computer Quote
Which movie featured this quote?
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