SQL Server 2019 Suspend/Resume TDE
Yes, a really nice new shiny feature where we have the ability to suspend and resume the encryption scan for TDE – Transparent Data Encryption which is available in...
2019-04-02
172 reads
All About SQL
New Improved Azure Elastic Jobs
There is a new way to setup Azure elastic jobs to run against a target group of databases (targeting an elastic pool). I actually found the process quite messy...
2019-03-27
34 reads
Sizing your Azure SQL Database
Do you want to identify the correct Service Tier and Compute Size ( was once known as performance level) for your...
2019-03-20
669 reads
SQL Server – max server memory
Another re-post of a video from last year, this time showing you an in-built protection of setting max server memory...
2019-03-14
496 reads
SQL Server Deadlocks
A quick video clip showing how to create a deadlock in SQL Server and find information about it.
2019-03-13
1,122 reads
T-SQL Tuesday Sharing Cookies
It has been a while since I have participated in a T-SQL Tuesday but I felt the urge to do...
2019-03-12
449 reads
Azure SQL Data Warehouse Query Store
I personally think that query store has been a fantastic feature. I find myself using it for query performance troubleshooting...
2019-03-05
625 reads
Azure SQL Database and Trace Flags
You cannot enable trace flags (globally or by session) within Azure SQL Database but did you know that some global...
2019-02-26
616 reads
Azure SQL Database Online Columnstore Unicorn and Rainbow Theory
As Microsoft states “online clustered columnstore index build enables you to optimize and compress your data with minimal downtime without...
2019-02-21
187 reads
Azure SQL Database and Transaction Log
Checking out the transaction log in Azure SQL Database. If you are curious like me, you will want to know...
2019-02-13
187 reads
Blogs
T-SQL Tuesday #201 Round-Up: Temp Tables, Friend or Foe?
By ReviewMyDB
The T-SQL Tuesday #201 round-up: nine bloggers on whether temp tables are a friend...
Monday Monitor Tips: Configuring Access to the MCP Server
By Steve Jones
I have been experimenting with MCP servers in a few ways, including the Redgate...
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...
Forums
A Challenge of Our Knowledge
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The memory toll of VARCHAR(MAX) in SQL Server
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Question of the Day
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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