A Busy/Accidental DBA’s Guide to Managing VLFs
Introduction
Properly managing VLFs can make or break the performance of your databases. There is a ton of information out there...
2009-12-21
864 reads
Blog Posts
Cumulative Update 17 For SQL Server 2005 SP2
Microsoft has announced the release of CU17 for SQL Server 2005 SP2, which is Build 3356. The link to request...
2009-12-21
592 reads
Cumulative Update 7 For SQL Server 2005 SP3
Microsoft has announced the release of CU7 for SQL Server 2005 SP3, which is Build 4273. The link to request...
2009-12-21
474 reads
Developer Stereotypes
It’s interesting to listen when DBA’s get together, there is always a story or two about the evil that developers...
2009-12-21
1,018 reads
Give Your Employees Business Cards
I was reminded of this again recently during a class when the students exchanged cards and one student didn’t have...
2009-12-21
617 reads
Great Resource On SQL Server Wait Types
Microsoft's Bob Ward has updated his blog post about documenting SQL Server wait types, that came out of his work...
2009-12-21
923 reads
MySpace Using SSDs
Glenn Barry (blog, twitter) posted a note about MySpace using Fusion-IO PCi-E cards to replace hard drives in their systems....
2009-12-21
1,133 reads
SQLLunch Resources – Mining Nuggets from the Default Trace
I did my first SQLLunch today and it was fun. I don’t know how many attended, my last look was...
2009-12-21
353 reads
The Exceptional DBA’s Code of Conduct
This is a reprint of chapter 11 of my book, How to Become an Exceptional DBA, 2nd Edition, which is...
2009-12-21
729 reads
Two Tools For Discovering Hardware Information About Your Servers
One thing that I think is very important for a successful DBA to be aware of is their hardware environment. ...
2009-12-21
1,296 reads
Blogs
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: A Plan
By Brian Kelley
My most recent bout with imposter syndrome was with ISACA’s Digital Trust Ecosystem Framework...
Advice I Like: Celebrate Success
By Steve Jones
“On the way to a grand goal, celebrate the smallest victories as if each...
Programmatically Retrieving MLV Lineage and Refresh Times
Materialized lake views (MLVs) in Microsoft Fabric are an effective way to implement medallion...
Forums
BCA KCP Jalan Panjang TLP/WA 08216977749
Graha Elok Mas, Jl. Panjang No.79 EF, RT.6/RW.1, Kedoya Sel., Kec. Kb. Jeruk, Kota...
BCA KCP Daan Mogot Dua TLP/WA 08218573837
Jl. Daan Mogot No.48 A, Jelambar, Kec. Grogol petamburan, Kota Jakarta Barat, Daerah Khusus...
BCA KCP NGALIYAN TLP/WA 083800209966
Ruko Ngaliyan Square, Jl. Prof. Dr. Hamka No.17 No. 3A, Purwoyoso, Kec. Ngaliyan, Kota...
Question of the Day
May the Fourth Be With You Fun
In honor of May the fourth and Star Wars (may the force be with you), finish this quote:
"Do, or do not. ..."See possible answers