Turn on Instant File Initialization for SQL Server Performance – With Video Demo
Without Instant File Initialization turned on, each time a data file on SQL Server 2005 and above is created or...
2012-05-31
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Blog Posts
Denali – Day 30: Deprecated Features
Denali – Day 30: Deprecated Features Deprecated feature means these features are available in the current version of Sql server but...
2012-05-30
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Learning Tree: SQL Server DBA Skills Upgrade
I’m very lucky in my work as freelance consultant and trainer I get to travel the world, and last week...
2012-05-30
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Syncing your calendars
I have a desktop computer, a laptop, and a iPhone. I frequently add meetings to my Outlook calender on my...
2012-05-30
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Turn on Instant File Initialization for SQL Server Performance
Without Instant File Initialization turned on, each time a data file on SQL Server 2005 and above is created or...
2012-05-30
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Books for Learning Transact SQL
I got asked a question recently about what books I would recommend for learning T-SQL. I posted a couple months...
2012-05-29
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Denali – Day 29: Resource Governor Enhancements (Database Engine)
Denali – Day 29: Resource Governor Enhancements (Database Engine) Introduction to Resource Governor: Resource Governor is a feature introduced in sql...
2012-05-29
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Oracle Date issues with PowerPivot
This week I was building power pivot models for a client pulling data from Oracle. One table kept giving the...
2012-05-29
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SQL Saturday in Rochester Exceeds Expectations
After being forced to deliver sour grapes in my last few columns – thanks to some unexpectedly negative experiences with Oracle...
2012-05-29
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SSRS Performance in SharePoint Integrated Mode
I’m working with a client to help them move all reports in their company from native mode (Reporting Services not...
2012-05-29 (first published: 2012-05-24)
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Blogs
Using CAT for Testing of Data Agents
In last months one of the scenarios where you can use AI has been...
Are you getting value from your reporting?
By ChrisJenkins
Do you spend so long manipulating your data into something vaguely useful that you...
The Book of Redgate: SQL Server Central
By Steve Jones
It was neat to stumble on this in the book, a piece by me,...
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Backup to Immutable Storage
In SQL Server 2025, a backup can be made on Azure Immutable Storage. What changes in how the backup is created?
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