Overview of SQL Server Backup Types
SQL Server backups, in itself, is a vast subject; so vast, there are multiple books written about them. In this...
2018-04-19
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Blog Posts
SQL server database size, location and volume info
For one of my clients, I needed to know and document not only database names, size and locations but also...
2018-04-19
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The Prompt Actions Menu
A quick post on SQL Prompt here. Someone is asking about the Prompt Actions menu. This is the menu that...
2018-04-19
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24 Hours of PASS – April 25th–26th
Well, it is that time of the year, again. PASS puts on a 24 Hours of PASS where 1 hours session go on once an hour for 24 hours....
2018-04-18
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An Open Letter to PASS and John Q Martin
Dear Mr. Martin and the PASS Organization,
In the spirit of advocating for change in a public way, I’m writing this...
2018-04-18
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Checking Availability Groups with dbachecks
It’s been 45 days since we released dbachecks
Announcing dbachecks – Configurable PowerShell Validation For Your SQL Instances https://t.co/2dmUdKtgTQpic.twitter.com/N8W01KaKo9
— Rob Sewell (@sqldbawithbeard) February...
2018-04-18 (first published: 2018-04-08)
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Dates and Times in SQL Server: the science of time redux
Last time, we began an in-depth look at how time is measured. This post continues our journey. If any of...
2018-04-18
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Exploring system tables, views, SPs etc
I wanted to spend a few minutes highlighting a couple of important tools for figuring out what information you have...
2018-04-18
1,355 reads
Free Training 24HOP
In my sessions, I always talk about how to build your skill set when you don’t have a budget for...
2018-04-18
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Script to review replications
This script is from my library and I use it to review what is going on with my transactional replications,...
2018-04-18
420 reads
Blogs
Webinar: Navigating the Database Landscape in 2026
By Steve Jones
For a number of years, we’ve produced the State of the Database Landscape report,...
Claude AI Convinced Me Not to Build an iPad App
By Steve Jones
I coach volleyball and I do a lot of stat stuff on paper. I...
A New Word: Dolorblindness
By Steve Jones
dolorblindness – n. the frustration that you’ll never be able to understand another person’s...
Forums
SSMS 22 Latest Update Crashing
Hi all, I've just had to roll back my SSMS 22 version from 22.3.0,...
Transactional Replication setup issue
Hi! I've been banging my head against the wall for 2 days now trying...
The Power of Data and Privacy
Comments posted to this topic are about the item The Power of Data and...
Question of the Day
What's the Date?
In SQL Server 2025, there is a new function that returns the current date without the time. What is it?
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