SQL Server Database Mirroring Tips and Tricks, Part 3
One of the challenges you face with SQL Server database mirroring is making sure that all of the databases that...
2012-03-27
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Stress Thoughts–Part 2
One thing I’ve learned is that even losing one hour of sleep or just not sleeping well degrades my ability...
2012-03-27
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Exporting data to CSV file using SQLCMD/BCP
When it comes to exporting data there are different options available in SQL Server, such as SQL Server Integration Services,...
2012-03-27
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Inserting UniCode / Special characters in tables
Consider the situation where one needs to store multilingual data / Special characters into a table. For example Chinese characters or...
2012-03-27
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Off to Vegas for DevConnections
A few last minute prep items for DevConnections and I leave in a few hours for Las Vegas. My first...
2012-03-26
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SQL server 2005 Database Mail stopped functioning after installing Service Pack 3
Recently I have upgraded one of our SQL server 2005 instance to Service Pack 3 and later point of time...
2012-03-26
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SQL Server Parallel Data Warehouse (PDW) Appliance Update 3 (AU3)
In the next few weeks there will be an update to the SQL Server Parallel Data Warehouse (PDW) called “Appliance Update 3?...
2012-03-26
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SQL SERVER Replication – Troubleshooting Steps for Beginners
Few days back there was a replication issue in one of the QA servers. Since the DBA was out of...
2012-04-03 (first published: 2012-03-26)
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Backup script skipping databases – and the fix!
A real head-scratcher
I’ve been using my RYO Maintenance scripts for a little while now, and they’ve been working great. Almost....
2012-04-02 (first published: 2012-03-26)
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Stress Thoughts–Part 1
If I had to tell you that one thing I’ve gotten better at in the past 5 years it would...
2012-03-26
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