When was SQL Server restarted?

One of the main goals with this blog is to write stuff when we learn / discover new things or smarter...

AWE has removed from SQL server 2012

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AWE has removed from SQL server Denali onwards. Say bye bye to 32 bit...

SQL Server 2008 R2 RTM CU10

Microsoft has released SQL Server 2008 R2 RTM Cumulative Update 10. This is Build 10.50.1807.0, and it has 13 listed...

SQL Server 2008 R2 SP1 CU3

Microsoft has released SQL Server 2008 R2 SP1 Cumulative Update 3. This is Build 10.50.2789.0, and it has 22 listed...

Implicit Conversions warning

After adding an index,  ensuring that an index is actually used is probably the biggest win you will get in...

The Demise of Jar Jar

Today we have a guest post from Steve Jones as Brad is on vacation.
Today we have the third question from...

Guest Appearance in DBA in Space

Win a trip into space!
The DBA in Space competition continues today with the third question. This time I get to...

PASS Summit 2011: Wrap-Up

Another Summit done gone by and I’m exhausted. You know you did the Summit correctly if you’re crawling onto the...

Scaling SQL Server

On Friday, October 14, 2011,  I had the pleasure of delivering my new Scaling SQL Server presentation at the PASS...

Performance tips for SSAS

Over the past few years I have developed a list of ways to improve performance in SSAS and in two...