Why a 60GB Database Backup Grew to 1TB in Size
Recently, I was alerted to a network file share that was running low on disk space. This interesting as there was only one process that used this particular location...
2020-08-11
3,954 reads
Certified Azure Administrator (AZ-104) – Passed!!!
Back in March I saw a Tweet about the beta Microsoft Certification Exam AZ-104 program was looking for 300 candidates to take the exam by May 31st. Since moving...
2020-07-28
50 reads
Creating New Database — Standard Settings
Recently I have been able to work with our development teams to not create new databases. There are several reasons for me making this request of the teams. The...
2020-07-21
11 reads
sp_Blitz for All Servers
Are you a Microsoft SQL Server DBA managing one or more servers? Then you should know about the First Responder Kit from Brent Ozar Unlimited. This is a free...
2020-07-14
334 reads
BBQ Time in Texas
My first go at smokin’ a brisket is documented below. It is summertime and we are stuck at home in isolation, might as well find a new hobby. I...
2020-07-09
2 reads
2019 PASS Summit Recap from a First Timer
Heading to PASS Summit… It is Sunday the week of PASS Summit and I am at the airport after a relaxing morning with my wife and son. Unfortunately, I...
2019-12-06
6 reads
NTSSUG Board Elections
It is that time of year again. The NTSSUG has two spots coming open on the board. Last year I decided at the last minute to opt in as...
2019-11-21
3 reads
OLDEST_PAGE Log Reuse Wait type
Do you frequently use the “log_reuse_wait_type_desc” column in the [crayon-5f297eff3d7ff981952735-i/] view? Have you ever seen the type of OLDEST_PAGE? You are not the only one!! Recently I was troubleshooting...
2019-09-24
1,191 reads
NO RDPing!!! dbatools to the Rescue
So you hear this spread across the Twitterverse and Blogosphere. You should not RDP your SQL Servers to do administrative work. My nature has always been to troubleshoot issues...
2019-09-12
9 reads
Installing Microsoft MDS on SQL Server Standard Edition
HaHa, tricked you. You can’t install SQL MDS on Standard Edition. You must first upgrade to SQL Enterprise Edition before you can proceed with an MDS installation. Upgrading SQL...
2019-08-15
92 reads
Blogs
Azure Networking: Designing for Change
By John
Failing to plan is planning to fail. When organizations first begin implementing Azure networking,...
Using Customer Docker Compose File Names
By Steve Jones
As I use containers more and more to run various things, I decided I...
SQL Server Failover Cluster Instances
By Kevin3NF
Old Reliable Still Matters If you’ve been around SQL Server for a while, you’ve...
Forums
Spirit Airlines
The Spirit Airlines Newark Liberty Airport Terminal is well integrated into the broader transportation...
SQL Server authentication vs. Trusted connection
I maintain an application written years ago, where the database is on a Windows...
Handling Engagement Rings & Wedding Band
I’m working on a jewelry e-commerce project and need advice on designing an efficient...
Question of the Day
The Duplicate Cursor
Can I run this code:
DECLARE ANewTable CURSOR FOR SELECT * FROM ANewTableSee possible answers