1st Houston Microsoft Business Intelligence User Group
Tyler Chessman of Microsoft has started a Business Intelligence Users Group in Houston. The group will meet online and onsite quarterly. ...
2010-10-19
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Where Is The SQL Server ErrorLog File?
I seldom lose things; I just cannot find them as quickly as I’d like. This is true for keys, tools, and...
2010-10-19
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This is What Task Manager Looks Like When You Restart the SQL Server Service
This is what Task Manager looks like in Windows Server 2008 R2 when you restart the SQL Server Service. This...
2010-10-19
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Training begins in earnest !
In almost 12 weeks time, I’m embarking on a challenge of a lifetime. I’m scaling Africas highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro...
2010-10-19
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Checking Backups
Over the past two years I have acquired quite a few database servers that I am responsible for. We have...
2010-10-19
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Upcoming Speaking Engagements
I’ve got a couple of more sessions before the big two at the PASS Summit. Tomorrow night, October 20th, I’ll...
2010-10-19
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MDX Puzzles (New Author)
Well I am sure most of you noticed that I haven't posted an MDX puzzle in some time. After much...
2010-10-19
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SQLSaturday Session Evals & Networking
Below is a screen shot of our current speaker/session evaluation form. Simple and to the point, I think it gives...
2010-10-19
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Chapter 38 – Successfully Implementing Kerberos Delegation
Cross posted from the SQLPespectives blog put together Richard Rodriguez, Chris Shaw, and Jeremy Lowell for a chapter by chapter...
2010-10-19
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SQLSaturday #59 Speaker Interview Series #6 with Michael Coles
SQLSaturday #59 – Speaker Interview Series #6 with Michael Coles
Today is Tuesday. And in honor of TSQL Tuesday, we’re bringing you...
2010-10-19
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Backing Up a DMK
In SQL Server 2025, I have a database with a Database Masker Key (DMK). I want to back up this key and keep a copy offline. When do I have to open this key before running the backup?
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