Unit tests help document your code!

I recently had the chance honour to spend twenty minutes talking to Boris Hristov about testing with Sql Server for his Google Hangouts series, catch the video here
One of...

When Things Align Unexpectedly

Things are happening

or: Learning to Not Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth
The stars seem to have aligned. I am...

When Things Align Unexpectedly

Reading Time: 4 minutesThings are happening

or: Learning to Not Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth
The stars seem to have...

Five people you should meet at the PASS Summit

As I write this, I’m airborne and on my way to Seattle for the summit week (the Microsoft MVP Summit,...

How easy it is to check which statements consuming most of the CPU & RAM–TIP #68

 
Problem:-  One of the most important question comes in our mind what is the cause of slow  SQL SERVER.
We...

Changing Your SQL Server Name

Is the name of your SQL Server correct?

Why Worry About The Server Name In SQL?
When the name of the actual...

Changing Your SQL Server Name

Reading Time: 2 minutesIs the name of your SQL Server correct?

Why Worry About The Server Name In SQL?
When the name...

Database Lifecycle Management

There are lots of people who talk about Application Lifecycle Management. But, the database is a major part of every...

Friday Followup For October 31, 2014

It’s Friday, time to look back at the most popular RealSQLGuy posts of the week. Because it’s Friday and you’re...

I Won’t Be At the PASS Summit This Year

Due to a minor health issue I’ve decided to – for once – be conservative and cancel the trip this year. I’ve...