So then, what’s the definition of an object……..?
Not blogged for a while due to client and project commitments but something which has surprised me when speaking with...
2012-01-25
571 reads
SQLGeordie
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Powershell and Dynamic SSIS (or any for that matter) Config files
As I imagine that the majority of people who are reading this will have some level of SSIS knowledge, I’ll...
2011-12-05
1,188 reads
Powershell to Script out SQL Server Objects using a CMS list
I’ve recently decided I’ve got to get with the times and started dabbling with Powershell. Up until now i’ve not...
2011-09-19
2,171 reads
NetApp Dynamic Backup Script
TSQL Script to backup selected databases. Use this to override the script generated by snapmanager for sql in a sql job which doesn't cater for new or deleted databases
2011-08-09 (first published: 2011-07-27)
801 reads
Being an Exceptional DBA Award 2011 Finalist
On Wednesday 13th July at 16:06 (GMT) I got what could only be described as the biggest shock of my...
2011-07-25
833 reads
NetApp Dynamic Backup Script
For those of you who’ve worked with NetApp and SnapManager for SQL Server, you will know can generate a scheduled...
2011-06-09
1,204 reads
SnapManager Epic Fail – oh dear!
An ex colleague and good friend of mine has recently been having trouble with Snapmanager for SQL, anyone had similar...
2011-04-07
675 reads
Why I don’t like NULLs and Nullable Columns
As I imagine (or hope), the majority of us adhere to some form of standards in the environment that they...
2011-03-25
748 reads
Database Mail – Collection of SQL Server Scripts
As part of my blogging I’ll be periodically providing readers with a collection of my scripts which I use on...
2011-03-21
923 reads
Poll: – Index Rebuild / Defrag, what page count filter do you set?
After reviewing a number of clients overnight index defrag / rebuild scripts over the years, I’m intrigued to know how many...
2011-03-11
733 reads
Blogs
Reverse Engineering a Physical Model Diagram
By Steve Jones
I recently wrote about a logical diagram with Redgate Data Modeler. That was interesting,...
Prepping for Certification, Part 3 of ?
By Brian Kelley
After I have understood the details for a certification test (part 1), including format...
SQL Training Black Friday Deals
By Brian Kelley
If you're looking for particular "Black Friday" deals, here is what I've seen advertised...
Forums
Best analysis approach to reduce data type length in multiple tables
Hello SSC, I hope everyone is having a happy and safe holiday season! I...
Do you separate data/log files and TempDB files on different disks using AWS EC2
Hello, I am receiving multiple direction on deploying SQL Servers in AWS EC2. ...
Service account being in local admin in AWS EC2 environment?
Hello, I am working with a company on their database administration. I am trying...
Question of the Day
A New Operator
In SQL Server 2025, what does this code return?
SELECT '1' || '0'See possible answers