Cumulative Update – 9 for SQL Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 2 Is Now Available !

The 9th cumulative update release for SQL Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 2 is now available for download at the...

Cumulative Update – 10 for SQL Server 2012 RTM Is Now Available !

The 10th cumulative update release for SQL Server 2012 RTM is now available. Cumulative Update 10 contains all the hotfixes...

New Performance Tips eBook Out from Red Gate

Not too long ago Red Gate asked for quick tips on SQL Server performance intended for developers. I sent a...

SQL Server – Deploying Multiple SSIS Packages into SQL Server Using Command Prompt Utility – DTUTIL

Though there are several ways for importing SSIS packages into SQL Server either by creating a stored procedure or using...

Building The Redneck Treadmill Desk

Don’t tell Brent Ozar, but here’s another DBA writing another helpful article about shrinkage. Before he gets bent out of...

UK SQL Relay 2013 R2 Plus Travel Info for London and Southampton

Throughout November, SQL Relay R2 2013 is taking place in the UK. This is the 2nd series of events this year. SQL Relay is a series of 1 day...

Last Weeks Top “Reading” Links #56

Monday morning and it’s time for weekly round-up.  If you follow me on twitter (@StrateSQL), you’ll know that throughout the day I tweet...

SQL Saturday #255 Dallas 2013 - SQL Server Permissions and Security Principals

500+ IT pros at UT-Arlington this weekend for SQL Saturday #255 Dallas!

Notes from today:

A big shout-out to SQLSat Dallas organizer...

SQL Server–Security Risk Assessment PMP Way

Recently I had a chance to speak my friend Ashish Sharma who is my colleague too. We were discussing Project...

PASS SQL Saturday Events : November 2013

PASS SQL Saturday is a training event for SQL Server professionals and those wanting to learn about SQL Server. Please...