SQL Server – Script to get Service Account for all local instances
Earlier on my blog I posted on How to get SQL Server Service Account using T-SQL. That works on a...
2013-08-26
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SQL Server – Script to get Service Account for all local instances
Earlier on my blog I posted on How to get SQL Server Service Account using T-SQL. That works on a...
2013-08-26
1,278 reads
The effect of VLF size on shrinking the log.
I was wondering the other day how VLF (Virtual Log File) sizes effected shrinking the log file so I decided...
2013-08-29 (first published: 2013-08-26)
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How to Become a Better DBA
Whether you’re just starting out or already a few years in the game, you’re probably wondering how you can become...
2013-08-30 (first published: 2013-08-26)
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Creating and Executing an SSIS Package Programmatically
One of the nice things about SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) is its extensibility.
If you find you have need for...
2013-08-25
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Using DMV to identify sessions in your SQL Server
More than running sp_who2, which gives you more information than the good ol’ sp_who, or querying sys.dm_exec_sessions to check all...
2013-08-24
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Who’s doing what to your SQL Server?
When doing any kind of troubleshooting in your SQL Server first thing you ask is who is currently connected to...
2013-08-24
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When and why you should use 1=1 in WHERE clause?
One Interviewer ask this question during interview of my friend.It is easy to answer but need some specific and to...
2013-08-24
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Authority as the Enemy: Notes on elections and perceptions in the tech community
Let’s hear a story. The story is true, but elements have been generalized and fictionalized for simplicity, and so’s not...
2013-08-23
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Decisions, Decisions. Fall Events
I was looking over my travel calendar this fall, and I’m somewhat amazed at the variety of events that are...
2013-08-23
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Blogs
T-SQL Tuesday #203: Risk and Reward
By Steve Jones
This is timely, as I’m currently on a boat in the Adriatic taking a...
dataMinds Connect 2026 – Slides & Scripts
You can find the slides and SQL scripts for my session “Spice up your...
How to Clear the SSMS Cache (SSMS 21 and Later)
By SQLPals
How to Clear the SSMS Cache (SSMS 21 and Later) Updated...
Forums
Risk Vs Reward, The never ending ROI discussion.
Comments posted to this topic are about the item Risk Vs Reward, The never...
Trigger isn't working
Hi, I have a trigger, that works fine elsewhere but is not working at...
Question of the Day
Hyperscale Replicas IV
In Azure SQL Database Hyperscale Edition, how many geo-replicas can be created?
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