Spools in Execution Plans
I got the question the other day, when are you likely to see a spool in an execution plan? Easy,...
2009-09-09
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Blog Posts
SQL Server 7.0 – Transaction Log Not Backing Up
I have not worked with SQL Server 7.0 in a loooong time. So when I received a call from a...
2009-09-09
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Struggling with C#
I taught myself programming with Quick Basic (started with Turbo Basic but couldn’t find a book on it, so bought...
2009-09-09
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Writing a Technical Article – Where to Publish
This is part three of a series on writing a technical article. The advice might apply to non-technical articles, but...
2009-09-09
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Date Expression Compilation in SSIS
There are many different ways to manipulate dates when working with them in SSIS. Many great examples have been posted...
2009-09-08
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I’m going to Disney World! (Well, to SQL Saturday Orlando)
I’m going to Disney World! At least that’s what my kids will think when I tell them that I’m heading...
2009-09-08
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Identity Insert Guideline
Have you ever received the following error when developing your ETL or working with data cleanup?
Msg 544, Level 16, State...
2009-09-08
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Importing SQL Server 2008 Analysis Server Database
Have you ever lost your project file for a SQL Server Analysis Services database? There is a great option to...
2009-09-08
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Labor Day Comes and Goes as Unemployment Grows......
Labor Day, which marks the unoffical end of Summer in the U.S., is particularly poignant in light of the news...
2009-09-08
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Moving your database to a new server
We've had a few articles on how you move databases, but it seems that there are always new people using...
2009-09-08
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Blogs
ISACA AI Material/Exam Prep Discount (May 18 – June 30, 2026)
By Brian Kelley
If you are considering any of the ISACA AI certs like the Advanced Artificial...
A Fabric solution can be very cost effective
By ChrisJenkins
Are you currently using Microsoft Fabric or considering migrating to it? If so, there...
Track SQL Server Configuration Changes Using the Error Log
By SQLPals
Track SQL Server Configuration Changes Using the Error Log If you...
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Before Using AI with Business Data, Read This
Artificial intelligence tools are quickly becoming part of daily business operations, from document analysis...
Designing SQL Server ETL Pipelines That Don't Break at Scale
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Detecting Deadlocks Quickly
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Question of the Day
Detecting Deadlocks Quickly
In the Database Engine, when a deadlock is detected, what does the detection interval shrink to (in time)?
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