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SQL Server Wait Stats

Everything in SQL Server is waiting for something…this is by design. And most people never think about it… Until your application is waiting to complete its request, sell the...

2025-04-16

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FabCon 2025 Recap

Hey fellow data friends! Wow, March was an absolutely crazy month (in the best way). It was incredible to see so many folks in Redmond for the MVP Summit,...

2025-04-15

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Distributed Availability Group Dashboard

The Distributed Availability Group Dashboard can be downloaded from our GitHub repo. https://github.com/SQLUndercover/UndercoverToolbox/blob/master/DAG%20Dashboard.pbix. This comes off of the back of my last post looking at using a distributed availability...

2025-04-14 (first published: )

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2025-04-14

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The Cost of Not Having a DBA

Does skipping a DBA save money? Wait until your system grinds to a halt, your backups fail, or your cloud bill skyrockets. The “DBA? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’...

2025-04-14 (first published: )

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Importing Flat Files

What types of sources can be used with the Import Flat File Wizard in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)?

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