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How to default SSRS date parameters to the first and last day of the the previous month
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Microsoft let new SQL Server version name slip?
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2013-04-18
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PASS Business Analytics Conference: the ultimate networking
I went to the PASS Business Analytics Conference last week, and had an absolute blast. I presented two sessions, and...
2013-04-18
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Run DBCC CHECKDB on a regular basis
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Set DAC port with a specific number
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2013-04-18 (first published: 2013-04-10)
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SQL Saturday #175–Fargo
One of the goals early on with SQL Saturday was to spread them far and wide. Andy Warren and I...
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Cool Tool – SQL Space Map
I came across a cool open source tool called “SQL Space Map“.
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2013-04-17
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Cumulative Update – 12 for SQL Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 Is Now Available !
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2013-04-17
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Backing Up a DMK
In SQL Server 2025, I have a database with a Database Masker Key (DMK). I want to back up this key and keep a copy offline. When do I have to open this key before running the backup?
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