Number of sessions per database
Sometimes when we need to do some maintenance on a SQL server, you need to verify which users are connected...
2010-12-16
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SQLRally Session Submissions
Go SQL! Go SQL! Since I mentioned the SQLRally Call for Presenters, I figured I should also be one of...
2010-12-16
542 reads
Pragmatically Thankful
This season, as we continue to grow and partner with some of the best of the best in the industry....
2010-12-15
512 reads
Tis the Season
This month has been quite the month for change in my family. The changes that we are experiencing did not end with the birth of our baby girl two...
2010-12-15
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Tis the Season
This month has been quite the month for change in my family. The changes that we are experiencing did not...
2010-12-15
543 reads
Viewing RING_BUFFER_OOM Errors
Onion Ring Buffer?
A client asked a co-worker to take a look at a query for reviewing RING_BUFFER_OOM messages in sys.dm_os_ring_buffers. ...
2010-12-15
1,352 reads
Generating RING_BUFFER_OOM Errors
Onion Ring Buffer?
Ever think to yourself, “hmm, I wish I could generate me some RING BUFFER_OOM errors”? This request happened...
2010-12-15
747 reads
Should I have AutoGrowth enabled on my SQL Server Database
I was reading a few forum posts yesterday where a few people were complaining that the transaction log had grown...
2010-12-15
2,396 reads
Last Call SQLRally Call for Presenters
Go SQL! Go SQL! It’s the last day and the last chance (last dance?) to submit a session for the...
2010-12-15
707 reads
The iPad, So Far
In the front yard, using the iPad & SQL Monitor
After a great deal of unseemly begging, I managed to acquire an...
2010-12-15
906 reads
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How to Work with On-Premises AI Models to Generate T-SQL Code
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Escaping Strings
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Question of the Day
Escaping Strings
The STRING_ESCAPE() function requires 2 parameters in SQL Server 2025. The first is a string of text and the second is the type of escape rules being used. What are the options for the second parameter?
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