SQL Homework – May 2020 – Forum Lurking.
A few months ago I suggested writing blog post(s) as a great way to learn and document your progress (among ... Continue reading
2020-05-04
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Blog Posts
Stairway to Microsoft Azure SQL Database Part 2 : Purchase Models DTU vs vCore
In the last post, we have discussed about different deployment options available with Azure SQL server. I hope you got a good understanding of various deployment models. In this...
2020-05-03
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Stairway to Microsoft Azure SQL Database Part 2 : Purchase Models DTU vs vCore
In the last post, we have discussed about different deployment options available with Azure SQL server. I hope you got a good understanding of various deployment models. In this...
2020-05-03
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ASF 031: Paul Andrew interview
Introduction Paul Andrew. Principal consultant and architect at Altius specialising in big data solutions on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. Data engineering competencies include Azure Data Factory, Data Lake,...
2020-05-02
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Data Community #DataWeekender Europe 2020: Ethics in Modern Data
On Saturday May 2 Christine and I are presenting at the Data Community #DataWeekender Europe 2020 online conference, an all-online free virtual popup Microsoft Data Conference hosted by various professionals...
2020-05-02
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Be warned: The way I’m feeling right now I might actually give you sysadmin when you ask for it.
You want sysadmin permissions in production? And your manager has approved it so I shouldn’t have any problems giving it ... Continue reading
2020-05-01 (first published: 2020-04-20)
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Coding Standards Gone Bad in SQL Server
Knowing your data is very important when it comes to writing code. Now I’ll admit that I am very far from being a developer, however as a DBA, I...
2020-05-01 (first published: 2020-04-21)
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Daily Coping 1 May 2020
I’ve started to add a daily coping tip to the SQLServerCentral newsletter, which is helping me deal with the issues in the world. I’m adding my responses for each...
2020-05-01
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Goal Progress–Apr 2020
Time for my monthly progess report on goals. I set goals and had an update last month. This month, I’ve had a reminder for 4 days that says “work...
2020-05-01
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Running SQL Server on my Mac with Docker
My day to day work machine is a Windows 10 HP laptop. It remains docked at my desk where it happily helps me to go about my daily business. ...
2020-05-01
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Blogs
Automatic Index Compaction
By ReviewMyDB
Index maintenance has always meant nightly jobs and a window you have to defend....
Monday Monitor Tips: Virtual Machine Usage and Cost
By Steve Jones
One of the things I’ve been requesting for a number of years is cost...
Advice I Like: Respect
By Steve Jones
“Don’t aim to have others like you; aim to have them respect you.” –...
Forums
SQL Art, Part 4: Happy 4th of July — A British DBA's Guide to Celebrating a War We Don't Talk About
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SQL Server Still Wins
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DBCC CHECKDB Limits I
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DBCC CHECKDB Limits I
When running DBCC CHECKDB on SQL Server 2025, can I include the Resource Database?
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