Troubleshooting Database Mirroring Error 1418 Updated
Troubleshooting Database Mirroring Error 1418 Updated
Last night I was helping someone with a database mirroring setup problem via email. It...
2012-06-28
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5 Second Rule Doesn’t Apply to Dropped Databases or Does It?
5 Second Rule Doesn’t Apply to Dropped Databases or Does It?
5 Second Rule Doesn't Apply to Dropped Databases or Does...
2012-06-26 (first published: 2012-06-22)
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T-SQL Tuesday #31 – Bulk-Logged Recovery Model and Point-in-time Restore
T-SQL Tuesday #31 – Bulk-Logged Recovery Model and Point-in-time Restore
This blog entry is participating in T-SQL Tuesday #31, hosted this month...
2012-06-12
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SQL Rally 2012 Recap and Session Files
SQL Rally 2012 Recap and Session Files
Dallas Convention Center
SQL Rally 2012 was hosted by the North Texas SQL Server User...
2012-05-15
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Session Files from SQL Saturday #107 Houston
Session Files from SQL Saturday #107 Houston
Houston Skyline
SQL Saturday Houston was a great event hosted by the Houston Area SQL...
2012-05-15
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SQL Saturday #107 in Houston, TX
SQL Saturday #107 in Houston, TX
Houston Skyline
SQL Saturday #107 in Houston, TX is almost here. I will be leaving for...
2012-04-09
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Reflections on Leaving Microsoft
Reflections on Leaving Microsoft
Reflections of Microsoft By Jeff Sandquist (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffsand/)
Several members of my SQLFamily have made adjustments to their career...
2012-03-31
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Whitepaper: Demystify Tempdb Performance & Management
Whitepaper: Demystify Tempdb Performance & Management
Demystify Tempdb Performance & Management
There are many misconceptions and myths about tempdb and purported best practices are...
2012-03-21
1,545 reads
Goodbye Microsoft, Hello World
Goodbye Microsoft, Hello World
Goodbye Microsoft, Hello World
The cowboy’s job is done here, and it’s time for him to move on...
2012-03-03
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Why We Follow Best Practices
Why We Follow Best Practices
Best Practices
There are many reasons why we follow best practices. My own reasons have changed over...
2012-03-05 (first published: 2012-02-26)
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A New Word: Etherness
By Steve Jones
etherness – n. the wistful feeling of looking around a gathering of loved ones,...
Vibe Coding a Login Tracking System
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A customer was asking about tracking logins and logouts in Redgate Monitor. We don’t...
4 CPE Opportunity (Virtual) for Charity
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Every year, the South Carolina State Internal Auditors Association and the South Carolina Midlands...
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UNISTR Basics
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UNISTR Basics
What does this code return in SQL Server 2025+? (assume the database has an appropriate collation)
SELECT UNISTR('Hello 4E16754C') AS 'A Classic';
A: 
B: 
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