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OLDEST_PAGE Log Reuse Wait type

Do you frequently use the “log_reuse_wait_type_desc” column in the [crayon-5f297eff3d7ff981952735-i/]  view? Have you ever seen the type of OLDEST_PAGE? You are not the only one!! Recently I was troubleshooting...

2019-09-24

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SQL Server Quick Tips

Earlier this year I made a series of videos that were played before the start of several DBA Fundamentals presentations. These videos gave viewers something SQL related to watch while the...

2019-09-24 (first published: )

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Using Project Connections in SSIS

In SQL Server Integration Services, connection managers are used as gateways for most any external read and write operation. Connection managers are type- and format-specific, and in the case...

2019-09-24 (first published: )

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All about PASS Summit 2019

Here are the things you must/should probably know about PASS Summit 2019, as told by me. Included: Advice for first timers Prioritized schedule at a glance Sessions we recommend...

2019-09-23

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Did You Really Name That Default?

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Monday Monitor Tips: A New Analysis Page

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Case Studies: Real-World Success Stories of FinOps Implementation

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The day-to-day pressures of a DBA team, and how we can work smarter with automation and AI

By Terry Jago

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The Problem Isn't Always Your Query or Schema... Sometimes It's Hidden Assumptions

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Identity Defaults

By Steve Jones - SSC Editor

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Question of the Day

Identity Defaults

What happens when I run this code?

CREATE TABLE dbo.IdentityTest
(
     id int IDENTITY(10) PRIMARY KEY,
     somevalue VARCHAR(20)
)
GO

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