SQLSoldier World Tour Kicks Off in 1 Week
The SQLSoldier World Tour kicks off this next Friday when I head up to Vancouver, in British Columbia, Canada. I...
2013-02-10
1,097 reads
Blog Posts
A Month of PowerShell – Day 9 (Getting Started with SMO)
Welcome to Day 9 of my “A Month of PowerShell” series. This series will use the series landing page on...
2013-02-09
6,055 reads
Check the version of Windows Installer !
This post is a quick tip to find the version of Windows Installer installed on your box.
You might wonder why...
2013-02-09
1,214 reads
Don Gabor Presents Mastering the Art of Conversation and Making Business Contacts in NYC
My friend Don Gabor is presenting a two hour seminar titled “Mastering the Art of Conversation and Making Business Contacts”...
2013-02-09
769 reads
Speaking at PASS Database Administration Virtual Chapter
I will be speaking at the PASS Database Administration Virtual Chapter on February 13, 2013 at 12PM MST. I will...
2013-02-09
805 reads
SQLSaturday #200 in Philadelphia (And Vacation)
I’m planning to attend SQLSaturday #200 in Philadelphia on June 1, 2013. Number 200! This will be my first trip...
2013-02-09
606 reads
The PASS BA Conference–Good Idea or Not?
Ever since it was announced I’ve been ambivalent about the PASS Business Analytics Conference. I believe PASS should look for...
2013-02-09
849 reads
A Month of PowerShell – Day 8 (Working with Snippets in the ISE)
Welcome to Day 8 of my “A Month of PowerShell” series. This series will use the series landing page on...
2013-02-08
701 reads
Erin Welker joins Artis Consulting
Earlier this week, my employer, Artis Consulting, welcomed a new addition to our team. Technical expert Erin Welker (b|t), a...
2013-02-08
847 reads
Excel 2013 Inquire Add-in
What is Inquire
The Inquire Add-in for Excel 2013 helps you analyze and review your workbooks for things like relationships, invalid...
2013-02-08
2,269 reads
Blogs
Microsoft Fabric OneLake Shortcuts: When to Use Them and When Not To
By James Serra
An architecture scenario Imagine separate Sales, Finance, Shared Data, and Executive Analytics workspaces. Sales...
SQL Server Security Hardening Guide Using the DoD STIG Checklist
Security on your SQL Server is important. That doesn’t need any explaining. But where...
EightKB 2026: Registration is Open!
It’s that time of year again! EightKB is back on August 20th at 13:00...
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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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