Daily SQL Server 2008 New Feature – Day 2
Every day for the next couple of weeks, I aim to highlight one of SQL Server 2008’s new features, simply...
2010-05-07
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Why I Don't Look for a Telecommuting Job
I just got done reading Brent Ozar's post about why folks don't get the telecommuting job they want. It's a...
2010-05-07
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Database Mirroring FAQ: Is Mirroring Supported by MS Access front-end?
Question: Is Mirroring Supported by MS Access front-end?
The following question was posted on a SQL Server discussion group. My reply...
2010-05-07
2,309 reads
Reminder – SQLSaturday #38 in Jacksonville Tomorrow
It’s the third time for Jacksonville, hosting SQLSaturday #38 tomorrow at the University of North Florida. It’s about an hour...
2010-05-07
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SET clause in SQL Server (2008/2005)
SET clause in SQL Server uses in combination with other clauses to change the current behavior of the SQL Server...
2010-05-07
5,443 reads
SQL Server 2008 Performance Tuning Webcast
I recently gave a presentation on SQL Server Performance Tuning via Live Meeting. I discussed how you could use the...
2010-05-07
1,057 reads
2010 1st Quarter Goals Review
I know it’s kind of late to write a review of my first quarter goals, since we are well into...
2010-05-07
1,100 reads
Where Do I Start with PowerShell?
This morning I set out to get some information about getting started in PowerShell for a coworker. Rather than spend a bunch of time searching for different sites I...
2010-05-06
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Where Do I Start with PowerShell?
This morning I set out to get some information about getting started in PowerShell for a coworker. Rather than spend a bunch of time searching for different sites I...
2010-05-06
15 reads
Where Do I Start with PowerShell?
Introduction
This morning I set out to get some information about getting started in PowerShell for a coworker. Rather than spend...
2010-05-06
3,221 reads
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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Backing Up a DMK
In SQL Server 2025, I have a database with a Database Masker Key (DMK). I want to back up this key and keep a copy offline. When do I have to open this key before running the backup?
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