Detail Job History – Back to Basics
With this script, I have the ability to quick show which step is failing, what the command is for that step, what kind of process is running on that...
2019-06-27
7 reads
Jason Brimhall
Database File Changes
Data professionals around the globe are frequently finding themselves occupied with figuring out why and when a file (data or log) for a database has changed in size. Whether...
2019-06-25
157 reads
Implicit Conversion Insights with XE
Seldom does a DBA have the opportunity to get out in front of infrequent or random errors such as implicit conversions. More often than not, it is the privilege...
2019-06-24 (first published: 2019-06-05)
360 reads
Job History – Back to Basics
An important part of any DBAs job is to ensure database related jobs are running prim and proper. Sometimes that just doesn't happen. When jobs are being overlooked, it...
2019-06-20
18 reads
Implicit Conversion Fail
Implicit conversions are not uncommon in the computing world and can be viewed as kind of a fail-safe for when we don't quite follow decent practices when designing the...
2019-06-18 (first published: 2019-05-31)
429 reads
Public Role Permissions – Back to Basics
If you are being serious in your role, then the amount of times you grant permissions to the public role should either be a) never, b) when you want...
2019-06-17
768 reads
Public Role Permissions – Back to Basics
If you are being serious in your role, then the amount of times you grant permissions to the public role should either be a) never, b) when you want...
2019-06-17
12 reads
Get the Source of PREEMPTIVE_OS_PIPEOPS Waits
Extended Events is a powerful tool with plenty of ease of use and flexibility. This flexibility allows the DBA to capably monitor the server for any issue be it...
2019-06-13
69 reads
Get the Source of PREEMPTIVE_OS_PIPEOPS Waits
Extended Events is a powerful tool with plenty of ease of use and flexibility. This flexibility allows the DBA to capably monitor the server for any issue be it...
2019-06-13
216 reads
Get the Source of PREEMPTIVE_OS_PIPEOPS Waits
Extended Events is a powerful tool with plenty of ease of use and flexibility. This flexibility allows the DBA to capably monitor the server for any issue be it...
2019-06-13
10 reads
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Backing Up a DMK
In SQL Server 2025, I have a database with a Database Masker Key (DMK). I want to back up this key and keep a copy offline. When do I have to open this key before running the backup?
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