Database Snapshot failed due to disk space issue

Database snapshot is really a useful feature. As we know, Snapshot database file will keep increasing parallel to the DML...

DC SQLSat

This past weekend I had the opportunity to go visit Washington DC.  It was the first time I got to stay in the Nation’s capitol for more than just...

DC SQLSat

This past weekend I had the opportunity to go visit Washington DC.  It was the first time I got to...

First Week As The DBA Whitepaper Published

For those that attended the webcast I did last week for Idera the companion whitepaper is now available for download....

Learn To Code

Today I ran through the first tutorial at Code.org. It has 20 very short lessons that use Angry Birds and...

SQL Server 2014 Backup to URL

I’m absolutely in love with the concept of being able to create a backup directly to a protected, off-site location....

SQL Server Installation Folder Setup Log and Command Line Install Information

The other morning I was commenting during our regular meetings amongst fellow DBAs on where to read up on installation...

TheSQLPro YouTube Channel

That’s right, it’s time to take this blog up a notch!  Last week I posted a video about using Hyper-V...

Thoughts on December 2013 Power Query Updates

Just in time for Christmas the Microsoft product teams responsible for Power BI have a slew of amazing updates.  The...

User Groups and Winners!: Day 3

Today's winner is! Aadhar Joshi!
Congratulations for winning a free month of PluralSight. I'm E-Mailing you the code right now.

We still...