How to Enroll a Managed Instance into SQL Server Utility in SQL Server 2008 R2
After creating a Utility Control Point (UCP) you will want to enroll some managed instances (up to 25 with SQL...
2010-03-16
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Blog Posts
How to parameterize a TOP values query
There are certain key words in a T-SQL query than cannot be parameterized, including
the TOP statement. Consider the followong attempt...
2010-03-16
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Intel Xeon 56xx Series Westmere-EP Review
AnandTech IT has a quick review of the upcoming six-core, 32nm Intel Xeon 56xx processor, which includes several different database...
2010-03-16
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PASS Update #26 (Bylaws & Upcoming Board Meeting)
Most months we do a conference call, but a couple times a year we get to meet in person and...
2010-03-16
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Return the Value of a Specified Dataset Row Outside a Data Region
I want to return the field value for a specific row to a textbox below a table in
my report. To...
2010-03-16
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SQL Saturday #33 Recap
SQL Saturday #33 was held on Saturday, 3/6, at the Microsoft campus in Charlotte. Hosted by the Charlotte SQL Server...
2010-03-16
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SQL Saturday is a’comin!
Just a quick reminder that registration is still open for SQL Saturday #35 in Dallas. This event will be held...
2010-03-16
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SQL Server 2008 SP1 CU7 is Released
Microsoft has released SQL Server 2008 SP1 Cumulative Update 7 (CU7). It is Build 2766. There are 31 fixes listed,...
2010-03-16
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Start Planning to Attend devLINK 2010
devLink 2010 will be held in Nashville, TN August 5-7 on Lipscomb University. This three day, 140+ session event costs...
2010-03-16
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Tracking data about your instances
I saw a post recently asking how to build a daily report for each instance that tracks the metrics deemed...
2010-03-16
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Blogs
Monday Monitor Tips: The MCP Server
By Steve Jones
I have been experimenting with MCP servers in a few ways, and pressing on...
Programmatic Tool Calling with the Claude SDK
Programmatic Tool Calling with the Claude SDK Every morning somebody on the team runs the...
A New Word: Mauerbauertraurigkeit
By Steve Jones
mauerbauertraurigkeit – n. inexplicable urge to push people away, even close friends whose company...
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Removing production permissions when restoring database to non-prod
Hello experts, An application team has asked us to modify a SQL Agent job....
Advanced T-SQL: Replacing Slow Cursors with Window Functions
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Finding Bad Queries
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