Azure SQL IaaS – TempDB Performance on SSD vs Premium Disk

[read this post on Mr. Fox SQL blog]
When it comes to deploying SQL Server onto an Azure IaaS VM, it is sometimes difficult...

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PowerSQL – Get SQL TraceFlag SQL Service and Config Information

Get SQL Server configuration, service info, start type along with enabled Trace Flags of local or remote servers.
This script outputs...

Webinar Followup: New Security Features in SQL Server 2016

I recently presented a free webinar for Pragmatic Works where I discussed new security features in SQL Server 2016. You can...

Azure SQL Database Live Migrations

Unfortunately, with Azure SQL Database you are not able to take an existing SQL Server Backup and restore it on...

Slimmer SQL Saturdays

I’ve had this idea for some time. It’s been bugging me, but I haven’t really been pressured to write, nor...

SELECT * FROM....Writing SQL Queries...

This week is my fourth week on the spin being involved in a Learning Tree Course. This week we have...

Speaking at SQLSaturday Baton Rouge!

I’m proud to announce that I will be speaking at SQL Saturday Baton Rouge on August 6th 2016! This will be my forth SQLSaturday event this year and I’m really excited...

Speaking at SQLSaturday Baton Rouge!

I’m proud to announce that I will be speaking at SQL Saturday Baton Rouge on August 6th 2016! This will be my...

You Deserve to be an MVP

When you feel you deserve to be an MVP, are you prepared to do more work? Being an MVP is not just an award - it is a commitment...