When DBCC INPUTBUFFER disappoints
Today we have an alert from one of the client server about blocking, I have immediately start looking at it...
2012-01-30
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Breaking Down TempDB Contention (part 2)
Breaking Down TempDB Contention (part 2)
Tempdb Contention via Idera Diagnostic Manager
I wrote a somewhat popular script and blog post a...
2012-01-30
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Returning Results from an Insert – OUTPUT clause
I needed to return an identity value recently from an insert for use in another piece of code. For a...
2012-02-02 (first published: 2012-01-30)
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The affordable self-service BI revolution has started.
I am officially announcing that I have now become an independent consultant and business owner. Becoming independent has always been...
2012-01-30
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Complex reporting off a SSAS cube
While using a cube in SSAS is usually a great source for reporting, it is not always the best choice....
2012-01-30
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The Idera ACE Program, So Far
The Idera ACE program is something I’ve been involved with for over a year now. I’ll share a bit of...
2012-01-30
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RYO Maintenance Plan – Database Backups, Part 2
Last time I dealt with the creation of subdirectories, in one or more root locations, to house my database backups....
2012-01-30
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Execution Plans, What Do I Look At?
The question came up, what are the top 3-5 things that you look at in a query. I realized then...
2012-01-30
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Apply to Be A 2012 Idera ACE!
The call for applications is open today, a chance for six lucky people to do more in the SQL community...
2012-01-30
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New article: Identifying What Runs at Startup on SQL Server
Another article has published over at MSSQLTips.com. This one covers how to identify what stored procedures are set to run when...
2012-01-30
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Blogs
The Book of Redgate: Fun with Images
By Steve Jones
We’ve celebrated our birthday many times at Redgate. In the Book of Redgate –...
Why companies use Palantir and how we help implement it in the Czech Republic
Discover how Palantir connects enterprise data, supports AI-driven decision-making and helps companies turn insights...
Why companies use Palantir and how we help implement it in the Czech Republic
Palantir is an American software platform that brings together business data from different sources...
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Packing and Decoding Device Status Codes with LEFT_SHIFT() and RIGHT_SHIFT() in SQL Server
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Question of the Day
SQL Server Audit Failures
If I have a SQL Server Server Audit setup, what are my options for configuring the instance in the event it can't write to the audit log?
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