Measuring SQL Query Performance
When running workshops on the subject of SQL Query Performance the first question I always ask is how do we measure...
2017-06-08 (first published: 2017-05-24)
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Blog Posts
Running multiple queries at the same time.
I read an interesting question today. Someone wanted to be able to run the same stored procedure multiple times, at...
2017-06-08 (first published: 2017-05-24)
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SSIS To SqlServer DataTypes
SSIS Data TypeSSIS ExpressionSQL Serversingle-byte signed integer(DT_I1)
two-byte signed integer(DT_I2)smallintfour-byte signed integer(DT_I4)inteight-byte signed integer(DT_I8)bigintsingle-byte unsigned integer(DT_UI1)tinyinttwo-byte unsigned integer(DT_UI2)
four-byte unsigned integer(DT_UI4)
eight-byte unsigned...
2017-06-08
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Sync SQL Logins and Jobs
In this post I’ll point you to some options to sync SQL logins and then I’ll demo my favorite option...
2017-06-08
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Sync SQL Logins and Jobs
In this post I’ll point you to some options to sync SQL logins and then I’ll demo my favorite option...
2017-06-08
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Time saving trick for PowerShell and CMD
Real quick and simple post for today. Having grown up with a computer since the 80’s, I can tell you...
2017-06-08
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Top string functions in SQL Server 2017
SQL Server 2017 has been in the talk for its many features that simplify a developer’s life. With the previous...
2017-06-08
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Best Practices: Defining Explicit Length for Varchar/Nvarchar
SA0080 : Do not use VARCHAR or NVARCHAR data types without specifying length. Level: Warning
When using varchar/nvarchar it should be explicitly...
2017-06-07
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Built My Presentation, Now What?
Over the course of several years, I have given many technical and non-technical presentations. It is fun for me to...
2017-06-07
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Data Warehouse Fast Track Reference Guide for SQL Server 2016
I had previously blogged about the Data Warehouse Fast Track for SQL Server 2016, a joint effort between Microsoft and...
2017-06-07
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Blogs
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...
The flight recorder: Replaying what an AI agent did on my SQL Server
By Arun Sirpal
“What exactly did it do on my server?” is the first question a DBA...
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Checking the Error Log III
If I want to run sp_readerrorlog on SQL Server 2025, what permissions do I need?
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