Getting the Azure DTU Calculator to work on a 2008R2 OS w/ a 2008R2 SQL Server Instance
Hello everyone! I recently had to do an analysis of a client’s database workload using the Azure DTU Calculator(DTU Calculator)...
2018-04-24
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Database Files Down The Wrong Path
I manage a few servers used to host SQL Instances for development and test purposes. Each of those instances hosts...
2018-05-02 (first published: 2018-04-24)
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How To Recondition Batteries
These days we are all looking for ways to save money and even to help the
environment. If you came across this site you are most...
2018-04-24
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SQL Saturday Dallas half-day precon: “Beginning Programming with Powershell”
On May 18 we will be presenting a half-day of PowerShell learnin', right before SQL Saturday Dallas! Read up and...
2018-04-24
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Watching the Sands of Suggestion in #SQLPrompt
I enjoy themes, and when I ran across the SQL Prompt Treasure Island, I had to take a few minutes...
2018-05-04 (first published: 2018-04-24)
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A rant about presentations
My company’s internal conference is in a couple of weeks, so this seems like a good time to have a quick rant about some presentation failings I’ve seen over...
2018-04-24
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A rant about presentations
My company’s internal conference is in a couple of weeks, so this seems like a good time to have a...
2018-05-04 (first published: 2018-04-24)
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dbachecks – Setting temporary configuration values
dbachecks has seen the light about two months ago. As I'm writing this blog post, the module counts with more...
2018-05-03 (first published: 2018-04-24)
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Azure SQL Database – A Copying “Gotcha”
Creating copies of your Azure SQL Database is a common and relatively simple process. You can issue a TSQL statement...
2018-04-24
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The Forgotten Fourth SQL Server Recovery Model
SQL Server recovery models define when database transactions are written to the transaction log. Understanding these models is critical for...
2018-05-03 (first published: 2018-04-24)
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Blogs
T-SQL Tuesday #203: Risk and Reward
By Steve Jones
This is timely, as I’m currently on a boat in the Adriatic taking a...
dataMinds Connect 2026 – Slides & Scripts
You can find the slides and SQL scripts for my session “Spice up your...
How to Clear the SSMS Cache (SSMS 21 and Later)
By SQLPals
How to Clear the SSMS Cache (SSMS 21 and Later) Updated...
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Reusing Customer Specific Order Filtering Logic with CROSS APPLY and an Inline TVF (Part 4)
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PostgreSQL psql Meta Commands: Databases
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Question of the Day
PostgreSQL psql Meta Commands: Databases
Which of the following meta commands (sometimes called backslash or slash commands) within psql will provide you with information about the databases on the cluster?
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