SQL Server 2012 (“Denali”): Microsoft StreamInsight
Microsoft StreamInsight, first introduced in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2, is a way to effectively analyze large amounts of event...
2012-02-17
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Blog Posts
Your Road to Becoming a DBA: Getting Organised
Knowing precisely how to start on your next adventure is tricky. With so many options and decisions in front of...
2012-02-17 (first published: 2012-02-13)
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Automate CPU-Z Capture to Check for Throttled Processors
Several professionals have posted about checking whether or not your processors are running at full speed by using CPU-Z. Some recommendations are to check your servers every couple of...
2012-02-16
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Automate CPU-Z Capture to Check for Throttled Processors
Severalprofessionalshaveposted about checking whether or not your processors are running at full speed by using CPU-Z. Some recommendations are to...
2012-02-16
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Backing Up Your Old Systems
I am currently on a project to review some older servers (SQL 2000 and 2005) for SIMPLE recovery (and therefore...
2012-02-16
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Blogging: Controlling SPAM in Orchard CMS with OpenCaptcha
When I started blogging last year, my first major decision was either to host my own site somewhere using a...
2012-02-16
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Creating Your Own Certificates
Did you know that you don’t need to go to Digicert or Thawte, or any other company to get a...
2012-02-16
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Error 14269 on SQL Server 2000
As I noted in my last post, I am currently on a project to review some older servers (SQL 2000...
2012-02-16
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Execute Multiple 2008/2005 SSIS Packages with a T-SQL
If you want to execute a set of SSIS packages in SQL Server 2008 or 2005, you can do this...
2012-02-16
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February #Meme15 – LinkedIn
It’s the afternoon of the 16th, and time to write my #meme15 post. Remember, these are due on or around...
2012-02-16
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Blogs
SQL Server Security: Always Encryption
By Vinay Thakur
As discussed introduction of Always Encryption blog and initial Encryption at rest as TDE...
SQL Server Security – TDE Encryption
By Vinay Thakur
Transparent Data Encryption(TDE): TDE was initially introduced in SQL Server 2008 Enterprise Edition; this...
A Las Vegas Break
By Steve Jones
Only a little break for me. I’m actually heading to Las Vegas today for ...
Forums
The day-to-day pressures of a DBA team, and how we can work smarter with automation and AI
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The Problem Isn't Always Your Query or Schema... Sometimes It's Hidden Assumptions
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Identity Defaults
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Question of the Day
Identity Defaults
What happens when I run this code?
CREATE TABLE dbo.IdentityTest
(
id int IDENTITY(10) PRIMARY KEY,
somevalue VARCHAR(20)
)
GO
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