How to start SQL Server job using TSQL and wait for it to complete?
If you ever had a need to start a SQL job using sp_start_job stored procedure in msdb then you know...
2018-04-19
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Blog Posts
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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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
1,356 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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Blogs
T-SQL Tuesday #198–Change Detection
By Steve Jones
This month we have a new host, Meagan Longoria, who graciously agreed to help...
Redgate and Rome
By Steve Jones
I’m at the UK Redgate office today, meeting with senior leaders in all areas...
Quick Tip: Check Most DTU Expensive Queries in Azure SQL Database
Optimizing Azure SQL Database performance often begins with identifying the most resource-intensive queries. Understanding...
Forums
Permissions Removal When Changing Object Schema
When the schema of an object is changed, SQL Server wipes out the previous...
SSRS Is Dead. Here Are Your Real Options
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The Distance Metric
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Question of the Day
The Distance Metric
In the new VECTOR_DISTANCE() function in SQL Server 2025, the first parameter is the distance_metric. What is this?
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