Help I’m an Oracle guy – whats all this SQL Server stuff ?
Having ventured into both the SQL Server world and the depths of Oracle RDBMS – Im often asked what the differences...
2012-05-18
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Justin H-Davies
To contract or not to contract – that is the question !
I’ve been deliberating over the last few years whether to make the leap into the contracting/consulting world.
Speaking to a good...
2012-05-18
787 reads
I’m back !
Hello Everyone – its been a while.
I’ve been out of the blogging scene over the last year or so due to...
2012-05-12
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New Diagnostic Manager functionality
The latest version of Ideras’ SQL Diagnositc Manager offers some pretty nifty predictive analysis capability. Offering at present, a 12 hour forecast.
This gives...
2011-05-06
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Daily Denali Delight – Day 6
Code-named Denali – the next version of SQL Server is fast approaching.
And whenever CTP2 gets released you can be sure to...
2011-04-28
803 reads
DevConnections – Heavily Discounted Passes !
DevConnections – London June 2011
DatabaseExpertise has negotiated 10 tickets for the main 2 day conference, at an amazing price of £100!!!
The first...
2011-04-28
698 reads
Daily Denali Delight – Day 5
Code-named Denali – the next version of SQL Server is fast approaching.
And whenever CTP2 gets released you can be sure to...
2011-04-27
986 reads
Daily Denali Delight – Day 4
Code-named Denali – the next version of SQL Server is fast approaching.
And whenever CTP2 gets released you can be sure to...
2011-04-26
966 reads
Daily Denali Delight – Day 2
Code-named Denali – the next version of SQL Server is fast approaching.
And whenever CTP2 gets released you can be sure to...
2011-04-21
753 reads
Daily Denali Delight – Day 3
Code-named Denali – the next version of SQL Server is fast approaching.
And whenever CTP2 gets released you can be sure to...
2011-04-21
786 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 ?
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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...
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Best analysis approach to reduce data type length in multiple tables
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Do you separate data/log files and TempDB files on different disks using AWS EC2
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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