A Script A Day - Day 1 - Database File To Volume Mapping

Today is the 1st February 2012 and as promised here is the first of script in my "A Script A Day"...

SSRS – Using Analysis Services Dynamic Management Views to Build Dynamic Reports

Dynamic Management Views are a very powerful tool that are part of Analysis Services in 2008 and 2008 R2. They...

DevConnections Offers DBAs Many Options for Training

As we have done for the last several years, SQLServerCentral.com will be offering its own track at SQL Server Connections...

App Domains and Their Uses

What is an app domain
An App Domain can be thought of as a kind of lightweight process. So What is...

Your Road to Becoming a DBA: Laying a Strong Foundation

Knowing precisely how to start on your next adventure is tricky. With so many options and decisions in front of...

Setting the DAC port….

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I had a situation today where I needed to ensure that the dedicated Administrator connection (DAC) ran on a specific port.
The main...

Review: ICE-21 Ice Cream Maker

I’ve had making home made ice cream on my list of things to try for a while, since watching an...

Tech on Tap v1.1 Wrap-up

The first ever Tech on Tap event was held on Saturday, January 27th, 2012 at the Stone Cellar Brewpub in...

SQL Server – Send email using Powershell

This article explains how to send an email through Powershell. 
 Very useful if you have a requirement to automate your scripts...

Data Labels, Axis Interval, Rotate Label Text: SSRS Nugget

Charts present summary data in a visually appealing format. Following is a chart for sales over month:

Before
I frequently use a few...