How to find SQL Agent Jobs without Notification Operator Configured?
We can either use SQL Server Management Studio or use Transact-SQL query to find any SQL Agent jobs that have...
2012-08-12
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Basit's SQL Server Tips
Using a Dedicated Administrator Connection (DAC) on SQL Server
Dedicated Administrator Connection (DAC) allows administrators emergency access to SQL Server via SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) or via command...
2012-08-09
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Recovering from out-of-disk space conditions for tempdb
Another potential problem that you need to tackle as a DBA is running out of disk space on the hard...
2012-08-06
3,245 reads
Creating and Managing User-Defined Roles in SQL Server 2012
SQL Server 2012 introduces user-defined server roles. These user-defined server roles are similar to fixed server roles with only difference...
2012-08-02
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Performing Unattended Installs of SQL Server 2012
In my post here, I’ve discussed the procedure to perform attended installation of SQL Server 2012 on a Windows Server...
2012-08-02
9,860 reads
How to move master and resource system databases?
I received an phone call from a friend today asking how to move master and resource system databases in Microsoft...
2012-07-29
6,867 reads
Different techniques to identify blocking in SQL Server
SQL Server is able to service requests from a large number of concurrent users. When SQL Server is servicing requests...
2012-07-27
1,583 reads
Retrieving Deadlock Graphs with Event Notification
Checkout my article (i.e. Retrieving Deadlock Graphs with Event Notification) that is published on SSWUG.org. This article shows the steps...
2012-07-26
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Transact-SQL Script to Monitor Replication Status
Today, I’ve written the following T-SQL script which you can use to monitor the status of transactional replication and performance...
2012-07-25
7,017 reads
Using Cell-Level Encryption in SQL Server
Industry guidance such as the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS), Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and...
2012-07-19
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Blogs
Prepping for Certification, Part 4 of 4
By Brian Kelley
In Parts 1-3, I covered how I prepare for a certification exam. In this...
Flyway Tips: Automation Assistance in Flyway Desktop
By Steve Jones
I was chatting with the product managers at Flyway and one asked me whether...
The Benefits of Teaching
By Brian Kelley
Even preparing for a class or seminar with set materials takes a lot of...
Forums
Help! MEMORY_ALLOCATION_EXT wait stalls
Hi I have an overnight process that moves allot of claims records Been working...
Unlocking Data Transformation: My journey with dbt (Data Build Tool) on SQL Server
Comments posted to this topic are about the item Unlocking Data Transformation: My journey...
Putting the Player with the Number
Comments posted to this topic are about the item Putting the Player with the...
Question of the Day
Putting the Player with the Number
In SQL Server 2025, what does this return?
DECLARE @player varchar(20) = 'Bo Nix', @num VARCHAR = '10' SELECT @player || @numSee possible answers