Azure Stretch Database, Part I: Getting Going
With most innovative new technologies, Azure Stretch Database demos make it look completely easy. Here is a step by step to get going, with examples. Part One of a Two-Part series.
2019-08-26
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John F. Tamburo
Making Good Use of SQL Server Auditing
SQL Server Auditing is a powerful out-of-the box toolset that captures auditing information and writes to a file or the Event Log. This article examines the little things that might snag you up.
2019-08-05 (first published: 2017-10-05)
11,354 reads
DBAs and the ITIL Framework, Part II: Asset Management
See how the ITIL Framework's Asset Management standards make the DBA's job easier. Use the CMDB and DML to keep your data assets under tight control.
2019-05-17 (first published: 2017-11-21)
3,646 reads
Database Cloning Tools in Lower Environments
With exciting products like SQL Clone making their debut, the DBA will need to think through the approach to implementing such powerful tools. Done properly, these tools will provide a massive benefit to both the DBA and developer.
2019-05-10 (first published: 2017-11-28)
4,440 reads
Understanding Peer-to-Peer Transactional Replication, Part 3
We've gone through the basics of Peer-to-Peer Transactional Replication (PPTR). Now, we will blow it up! We will then fix it and show you how you how to triage and repair PPTR. When you remain calm and take some easy steps, you can stabilize PPTR with ease.
2019-01-04 (first published: 2016-01-07)
3,046 reads
SQL Authentication Via AD Groups Part II: Who has what access?
In a previous article, we discussed how to liberate the DBA from SQL Logins with AD Groups. A good point was raised: How can the DBA know who has what access? Here is a solution.
2018-08-03 (first published: 2016-02-18)
12,748 reads
Random Word Generation for Data Scrubbing
With HIPAA and GDPR requiring your careful scrubbing of data for lower environments, random word generation promises to be a huge helper. Read here how to do it.
2018-05-01
5,928 reads
Packaged-Application Database Nightmares - A Horror Story
The business decides on a packaged application and buys it. After installation, you look at the schema and realize that is is a nightmare. How do you manage this nightmare?
2018-04-24 (first published: 2015-12-22)
5,459 reads
The DBA's Essential Index Monitoring and Maintenance Tasks
Indexes can be the most critical part of any database. they can drastically improve performance or they can ruin it. Wise management is the key to success.
2018-03-09 (first published: 2016-02-15)
8,209 reads
Liberating the DBA from SQL Authentication with AD Groups
It's 15 years after the beginning of the century. Time to eliminate the security exposure of SQL logins, and implement integrated security. Active Directory Groups make this easy for the DBA.
2018-02-02 (first published: 2015-12-21)
9,893 reads
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