Determine SQL Server Network Protocol Information using T-SQL and DMVs
I have recently started as an author for MSSQLTips.com website, this is an excellent site where you can start writing...
2018-08-09
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SQL Guatemala
Extended events (XE): Create a simple XE
When someone says still uses SQL Profiler.
Image is taken from hereAn ancient, dark place, a source of many legends and...
2018-07-23
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PowerBI: Implement a What If parameter
Our Guinea Pig DashboardPowerBI is focused on creating interactive, analytical reports, from a lot of different data sources and with...
2018-07-17
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Display SELECT query or table as HTML
This post is part of #tsql2sday event :)For my current job I support a lot of SQL Servers, they come...
2018-07-10
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Saving disk space by choosing the correct data type
"Database is almost 4 TB in size, user is complaining on long times for DEV data refresh and high storage...
2018-07-03
1,748 reads
Check instant file initialization and lock pages in memory options
Study your server reports do the work for you!
Instant file initialization and lock pages in memory are 2 windows operating...
2018-06-28
2,644 reads
What it is Page Life Expectancy (PLE)
Which cup will you prefer to go the less
number of times to the coffee maker?image was taken from hereLet us...
2018-06-21
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Collation considerations to create robust queries
Is your code "This" robust?What is Collation? In short words: are the sorting rules, case, and accent sensitivity properties for...
2018-06-11
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Add a custom report to SSMS
Maybe some of you don't know this, but to view Report Definition Language reports (RDL) , you aren't forced to use...
2018-05-25
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Query to determine last statistics update for a database
Statistics are a vital part of SQL Server database engine, these are used for the query optimizer to create query...
2018-05-16
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Blogs
Microsoft Fabric OneLake Shortcuts: When to Use Them and When Not To
By James Serra
An architecture scenario Imagine separate Sales, Finance, Shared Data, and Executive Analytics workspaces. Sales...
SQL Server Security Hardening Guide Using the DoD STIG Checklist
Security on your SQL Server is important. That doesn’t need any explaining. But where...
EightKB 2026: Registration is Open!
It’s that time of year again! EightKB is back on August 20th at 13:00...
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Stairway to Reliable Database Deployments Level 6 – Managing Changesets Over Time
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A Limited Startup
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A Limited Startup
I add this parameter to SQL Server 2025 in the Configuration Manager:
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