2023-03-06
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Steve Jones
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Nested Transactions
Steve Jones notes there aren't really nested transactions in SQL Server. And we all ought to know this.
2023-03-06
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The Top SQL Server Engine Errors
The SQL Server Support team published the top errors they see in calls. Steve has a few comments on what they're doing to help customers.
2023-03-04
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A Test Client for Zero Downtime Deployments
I’ll be at VS Live in Las Vegas this March to discuss zero downtime deployments. If you want to come and join me for this session, or any of...
2023-03-03 (first published: 2023-02-22)
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2023-03-03
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Daily Coping 3 Mar 2023
Today’s coping tip is to send an encouraging note to someone who needs a boost. I met someone at a conference years ago and kept in touch. For some...
2023-03-03
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Goal Progress for Feb 2023
The grade for February is also D. Details below, but just not making a lot of progress in these areas. So far I have: Jan – D Feb –...
2023-03-03
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The Struggles to Keep Up with Growing Systems
The growing complexity of environments can cause struggles for many IT professionals. However, we need to ensure we are not making things worse.
2023-03-03
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Daily Coping 2 Mar 2023
Today’s coping tip is to make plans with a friend or loved one. I don’t like making plans, preferring to somewhat flow with life and make decisions close to...
2023-03-02
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Daily Coping 1 Mar 2023
Today’s coping tip is to call a friend to catch up and really listen to them Actually a friend pinged me to ask about a call recently. I made...
2023-03-01
26 reads
Blogs
T-SQL Tuesday #203: Risk and Reward
By Steve Jones
This is timely, as I’m currently on a boat in the Adriatic taking a...
dataMinds Connect 2026 – Slides & Scripts
You can find the slides and SQL scripts for my session “Spice up your...
How to Clear the SSMS Cache (SSMS 21 and Later)
By SQLPals
How to Clear the SSMS Cache (SSMS 21 and Later) Updated...
Forums
Risk Vs Reward, The never ending ROI discussion.
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Hyperscale Replicas IV
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The SQL Server Date Magic: When CAST and CONVERT Keep Your Index Seek
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Question of the Day
Hyperscale Replicas IV
In Azure SQL Database Hyperscale Edition, how many geo-replicas can be created?
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