Choose your Hash Bucket Count very wisely in Hekaton!

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9 points before backing up SQL Server databases

Backing up SQL Server Databases

 Backing up your SQL Server database is essential for protecting your data. The word Backup refers...

Reblog: November 15 to November 21

I’ve always been a fan of the feeling when I find an old blog post that’s got just the information...

Free Online SQL Server Training for the Week of November 24, 2013

If you’re a training provider and I’ve missed you, please drop me a line at brian {dot} kelley {at} sqlpass...

It sure would be grand to have interesting interviews

Coincidentally, in a week of debate and thinking and writing on IT interviews and candidates, XKCD has gifted us with...

Friday Followup For November 22, 2013

It’s Friday, time to look back at the most popular RealSQLGuy posts of the week. Because it’s Friday and you’re...

Free Online SQL Server Training for the Week of November 24, 2013

If you’re a training provider and I’ve missed you, please drop me a line at brian {dot} kelley {at} sqlpass...

How many heap tables do you have? :Quick Tips

Nothing exciting, just a general script. How can you see what heaps you have laying around?

exec sp_MSforeachdb @command1 ='
use [?]
SELECT...

JFK

“There is little value in ensuring the survival of our nation if our traditions do not survive with it. And...

Guest blog post at SQLAuthority – How many vCPUs are too many?

Last night my first guest blog pots over at SQLAuthority has gone live! It is the next in the “Notes...