What is Transparent Data Encryption?
In this post we look at Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) in SQL Server. What it is - and how it works.
2021-04-07 (first published: 2021-03-29)
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Goal Progress–Mar 2021
I set goals at the beginning of the year, and I’m tracking my progress in these updates during 2021. As I look at goal progress for 2021, I’m going...
2021-03-26
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Issues When Using Temporary Tables in Nested Stored Procedures
SQL Server offers a lot of flexibility when working with objects like stored procedures and temporary tables. One of the capabilities is to allow for stored procedures to call...
2021-03-26
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Issues When Using Temporary Tables in Nested Stored Procedures
SQL Server offers a lot of flexibility when working with objects like stored procedures and temporary tables. One of the capabilities is to allow for stored procedures to call...
2021-04-06 (first published: 2021-03-26)
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Daily Coping 26 Mar 2021
I started to add a daily coping tip to the SQLServerCentral newsletter and to the Community Circle, which is helping me deal with the issues in the world. I’m...
2021-03-26
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Moving Into Consulting 101 - Part 5 - The Tensions of a Consultancy
This is part five in a five part series this week, Moving into Consulting 101.
In the business consulting system, the clients are served by two separate yet equally important groups....
2021-04-07 (first published: 2021-03-26)
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Server Review Essentials for Accidental and Junior DBAs—Client Onboarding (Part 4)
Let’s take a look at the final few steps of your initial server intake process and get your workflow up and running as you push toward performing regular server...
2021-04-05 (first published: 2021-03-25)
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Daily Coping 25 Mar 2021
I started to add a daily coping tip to the SQLServerCentral newsletter and to the Community Circle, which is helping me deal with the issues in the world. I’m...
2021-03-25
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Control Flow Limitations in Data Factory
Control Flow activities in Data Factory involve orchestration of pipeline activities including chaining activities in a sequence, branching, defining parameters at the pipeline level, and passing arguments while invoking...
2021-04-06 (first published: 2021-03-25)
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Moving Into Consulting 101 - Part 4 - The Process of a Consultant
This is part four in a five part series this week, Moving into Consulting 101.
Today's topics give you a numerical advantage in consulting. All have a common theme: don't wing...
2021-04-05 (first published: 2021-03-25)
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Blogs
A New Word: Dorgone
By Steve Jones
dorgone– adj. wondering if you could slip away from an event or group conversation...
Tell It Once: Setting Up Claude With Skills and MCP Servers
By ReviewMyDB
Many of us use AI the same way every single day. Open a tab....
SQL Server Transaction Log Forensics: Preserving Evidence During an Incident
By SQLPals
SQL Server Transaction Log Forensics: Preserving Evidence During an Incident SQL...
Forums
does anyone used https://github.com/ktaranov/sqlserver-kit
Could you please let me know if anyone is used https://github.com/ktaranov/sqlserver-kit github for deployment...
How Can Database Performance Improve the Overall Website Experience?
I’ve been looking into ways to improve the connection between a website and its...
When And How to Automate?
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Question of the Day
Hyperscale Replicas II
How many Azure SQL DB Hyperscale HA replicas can be configured as of Sept 2026?
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