NOLOCK
NOLOCK, some say it’s a fast option for queries and will never cause blocking, I say it’s quite dirty and...
2016-12-09
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Blog Posts
Validating a Set of Database Scripts using DLM Automation
The basis of all the DLM Automation from Redgate is a series of PowerShell cmdlets. They might look intimidating or...
2016-12-09 (first published: 2016-11-28)
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Why won’t my SP work THIS time?
Why won't my SP work? I did this exact thing. You're never too old to do something like this.
The post...
2016-12-09
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Fixing Data Migration Assistant timeouts
I’ve been really excited about the new Data Migration Assistant (DMA) since I first heard about it. One of the...
2016-12-08
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Query Store - Part 4 - Find the plans and queries forced by Query Store
As most of you know, one of the most fundamental uses of query store is to force query plans. Unlike...
2016-12-08
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SSIS Data Flow "Sequence Containers" are Here!
Wooo!
OK - maybe too much of a celebration... and I do have meatier topics in the article pipeline. However, I just...
2016-12-08 (first published: 2016-12-01)
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What Port Should I Use?–#SQLNewBlogger
Another post for me that is simple and hopefully serves as an example for people trying to get blogging as...
2016-12-08
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Linux – How to Change Group and User Ownership of a Directory – using chown & chgrp
In this post, let’s learn how to use chgrp and chown commands to change group and user ownership of a...
2016-12-07
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SQL in the City is coming next week
Next week is the 2016 version of SQL in the City and you can register now to attend. It’s free...
2016-12-07
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This Week in Data – Episode 15 (Why People Are Flocking to SQL Server)
Welcome back to another episode of This Week In Data! If you missed our previous episodes, you can watch them...
2016-12-07
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Blogs
Back at Small Data SF in 2025
By Steve Jones
Today I’m in San Francisco at Small Data SF 2025. I went to the...
Check Power BI Bookmarks with Semantic Link Labs
Have you ever added a visual to a Power BI report page and published...
SQL Server Database Migration Pitfalls
SQL Server Database Migration Pitfalls (and How to Fix Them) Database migrations are where great...
Forums
Large posts full of code not allowed anymore?
Several times now, I've seen a post asking for a solution. I've replied, and...
Data > Hype
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Create and Read the Analysis Services Flight Recorder
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Question of the Day
Slipstream parameters
What parameters are needed to enable a slipstream installation for setup.exe (SQL Server setup)?
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