SQLSaturday #42 Announced!
Dave Schutz will be leading the first ever SQLSaturday in Columbus, OH on June 5, 2010 at the Fawcett Center...
2010-02-04
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Blog Posts
SSIS Alpha Splits using the CODEPOINT() Function
A relatively common requirement in ETL processing is to break records into disparate outputs based on an alphabetical split on...
2010-02-04
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SSMS and Visual Studio Tip
Did you know that if you right-click on a tab in SSMS or Visual Studio you get the option to...
2010-02-04
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The Events that Brought Me Here
1st event: I am here because my father wanted to be reunited with his family. He also hoped that his...
2010-02-04
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Three Things That Got Me Here
Tim Mitchell (Blog | Twitter) and Jack Corbett (Blog | Twitter) both tagged me in the latest meme circulating through the SQL...
2010-02-04
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Troubleshooting and Optimising SQL 2008 Reporting Services Configuration for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0
Recently we have been struggling with configuration and installation of SQL Server Reporting Services 2008 when there was a co-existing...
2010-02-04
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Am I working too much?
The other night I was tired, a few long days, early mornings with the kids, and slightly wired, but needing...
2010-02-03
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DBCC CHECKDB() on ResourceDB?
A few days ago I was answering a forum post about CHECKDB() and as part of the research I checked...
2010-02-03
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Knowing how to use ATTRIB
ATTRIB is one of those commands back from the days of DOS which most folks don't even realize it's there....
2010-02-03
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Questions About SQL Server Backups
SQL Server backups are a “funny” topic to talk about. If you are talking with experienced DBAs, the topic of...
2010-02-03
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Blogs
The GO Barrier: Why SSMS Multi-Server Query Waits for the Slowest Connection
By Zikato
I deployed a schema change to 30 servers using multi-server query and deploy-at-low-priority. Small...
10 Things I Hate About Fabric Deployment Pipelines— And Some Alternatives
Fabric deployment pipelines look like they solve CI/CD for Fabric content, especially for people...
The Book of Redgate: Evidence
By Steve Jones
We aren’t the only company that does this, but Redgate Software does try to...
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Transaction Log Truncation
In SQL Server 2025, where can I find information about items that prevent or delay the transaction log truncation?
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