Way Behind
One of the things I have to do every month is process payments for the authors. It’s my job to...
2010-07-08
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Now Serving: SQL Server 2008 SP2 CTP
For those of us who love to get our hands on the latest and greatest shiny new things, the wait...
2010-07-08
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PASS Summit 2010 Program Committee Experience
I had the opportunity to serve on the Program Committee for the 2010 PASS Summit. My job was rating and...
2010-07-08
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SQL Lunch Presentation Today
I'm going to try and do a better job of announcing free training and learning opportunities. With that said, there's...
2010-07-08
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SQL Bits 7 – The 7 wonders of SQL
I have been procrastinating this evening, I have several blog posts that I want to write but the football is...
2010-07-08
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Mix & Match – Day 3
I’ve been scouring my notes (old & new), wading through all my previous research and unearthing advice, tips & tricks that have...
2010-07-08
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Why Would They Coach Me?
During a recent call I was talking with someone about achieving a career goal (coaching in itself, though unplanned) and...
2010-07-08
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Loss of Files Does Not a Suspect Database Make
I saw a post recently by someone asking how to get a database to be suspect. They said they had...
2010-07-08
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SQL Server 2008 SP2 CTP Available
Microsoft has made the Community Technology Preview (CTP) of SQL Server 2008 SP2 available for download. This is Build 3798,...
2010-07-08
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Degree Seeker Week at SQL University, Lesson 2
Degree Seeker Week at SQL University, Lesson 2
Welcome once again eager learners to Lesson 2 of Degree Seeker Week at...
2010-07-08
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Microsoft Fabric OneLake Shortcuts: When to Use Them and When Not To
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SQL Server Security Hardening Guide Using the DoD STIG Checklist
Security on your SQL Server is important. That doesn’t need any explaining. But where...
EightKB 2026: Registration is Open!
It’s that time of year again! EightKB is back on August 20th at 13:00...
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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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