I Don’t Understand
I suspect this may make a few people angry, but I felt the need to share.
I was recently asked to...
2017-03-03 (first published: 2017-02-24)
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Blog Posts
Is Your Database App Ready for the Cloud?
The cloud has evolved. Just a few years ago, cloud-based applications were the exception rather than the rule, and on-premises...
2017-03-03 (first published: 2017-02-24)
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So I have a new home! Welcome to cjsommer.com part deux!
Just wanted to put a quick post out there for the people who follow me. I very recently made a...
2017-03-03
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Do you need a degree to be DBA?
This question gets asked a lot and reoccurs over the years. Do you need a degree to be DBA? I have seen...
2017-03-02
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ERRORLOG records max out at 2049 characters
Stupid question… what's the schema of a table with sys.sp_readerrorlog output? Well you might be surprised if you're used to...
2017-03-02
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How many Backups is Too Many?
Does this title seem strange? Of course we know this is the true answer:
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But here is a story of a...
2017-03-02 (first published: 2017-02-24)
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Identify SQL Accounts Without Password Policy Enforced
When ‘Enforce Password Policy’ for SQL Server logins is turned off, you can make your password anything you want! Hooray!...
2017-03-02
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Implicit Time Conversions – #SQLNewBlogger
Another post for me that is simple and hopefully serves as an example for people trying to get blogging as...
2017-03-02
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Loading to Azure from On-Prem SSIS
In my introduction to the topic of using SSIS in the cloud, I noted that SSIS is not currently available...
2017-03-02
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Power BI Hands-On Workshops in April, 2017
During the month of April, I will be delivering three full-day Power BI hands-On workshops. Each of these events will...
2017-03-02
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Blogs
SQL Server Security: Always Encryption
By Vinay Thakur
As discussed introduction of Always Encryption blog and initial Encryption at rest as TDE...
SQL Server Security – TDE Encryption
By Vinay Thakur
Transparent Data Encryption(TDE): TDE was initially introduced in SQL Server 2008 Enterprise Edition; this...
A Las Vegas Break
By Steve Jones
Only a little break for me. I’m actually heading to Las Vegas today for ...
Forums
The day-to-day pressures of a DBA team, and how we can work smarter with automation and AI
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The Problem Isn't Always Your Query or Schema... Sometimes It's Hidden Assumptions
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Identity Defaults
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Question of the Day
Identity Defaults
What happens when I run this code?
CREATE TABLE dbo.IdentityTest
(
id int IDENTITY(10) PRIMARY KEY,
somevalue VARCHAR(20)
)
GO
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