So then, what’s the definition of an object……..?
Not blogged for a while due to client and project commitments but something which has surprised me when speaking with...
2012-01-25
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Chris's SQL Blog
Powershell and Dynamic SSIS (or any for that matter) Config files
As I imagine that the majority of people who are reading this will have some level of SSIS knowledge, I’ll...
2011-12-05
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Powershell to Script out SQL Server Objects using a CMS list
I’ve recently decided I’ve got to get with the times and started dabbling with Powershell. Up until now i’ve not...
2011-09-19
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Being an Exceptional DBA Award 2011 Finalist
On Wednesday 13th July at 16:06 (GMT) I got what could only be described as the biggest shock of my...
2011-07-25
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NetApp Dynamic Backup Script
For those of you who’ve worked with NetApp and SnapManager for SQL Server, you will know can generate a scheduled...
2011-06-09
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SnapManager Epic Fail – oh dear!
An ex colleague and good friend of mine has recently been having trouble with Snapmanager for SQL, anyone had similar...
2011-04-07
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Why I don’t like NULLs and Nullable Columns
As I imagine (or hope), the majority of us adhere to some form of standards in the environment that they...
2011-03-25
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Database Mail – Collection of SQL Server Scripts
As part of my blogging I’ll be periodically providing readers with a collection of my scripts which I use on...
2011-03-21
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Poll: – Index Rebuild / Defrag, what page count filter do you set?
After reviewing a number of clients overnight index defrag / rebuild scripts over the years, I’m intrigued to know how many...
2011-03-11
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would it be so terrible to install ssms on a few user desktops?
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Question of the Day
Restoring On Top I
I am doing development work on a database and want to keep a backup so I can reset my database. I make some changes and want to restore over top of my changes. When I run this code, what happens?
USE Master BACKUP DATABASE DNRTest TO DISK = 'dnrtest.bak' GO USE DNRTest GO CREATE TABLE MyTest(myid INT) GO USE master RESTORE DATABASE DNRTest FROM DISK = 'dnrtest.bak' WITH REPLACESee possible answers