PAL 2.0 Beta Released
Back in 2008, I wrote a blog post about version 1 of the Performance Analysis of Logs (PAL) tool. This...
2010-07-03
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Database Configuration Checklist
This is number four in a series of checklists that I am putting together for a new book I am...
2010-07-03
3,594 reads
There will be no 'Free Lunch' -just great feelings of accomplishment
NEW: Project Criteria and Submission Here I was again awarded the ‘Most Valuable Professional’ (MVP) designation from Microsoft for my...
2010-07-02
553 reads
Using a UDF as a SARG. Make a hash of it!
I am somewhat uncomfortable blogging this, as I feel that it falls into “Polish a turd” category. Having said that,...
2010-07-02
746 reads
The Raw Bloopers
A raw dump of stuff from Memorial Day 2010 until July 4, 2010
Since Community Server has trouble with this,...
2010-07-02
611 reads
SQL Blog (Basic)
1. SQL Objects
a. Stored Procedures : a bunch of SQL statement which can be stored under one name.
Adventages :
can be used...
2010-07-02
1,056 reads
Taking Time Off
I’m trying to better manage my workload. When I owned this site, I struggled to find time off, and typically...
2010-07-02
350 reads
Winner of the June SQL Aloha Contest
This month’s question of the month was:
What is your best advice for boosting index performance?
As usual, selecting the winning entry...
2010-07-02
438 reads
Indexes are best utilized in WHERE, not JOIN
A pervasive oversight in database indexing by newer database users is relying solely on indexes used for joining tables together...
2010-07-01
3,750 reads
Electricity Conservation and Solar PV Power
Since I got my grid-tied solar PV system on my roof turned on almost two weeks ago, I have gotten...
2010-07-01
3,105 reads
Blogs
Microsoft Fabric OneLake Shortcuts: When to Use Them and When Not To
By James Serra
An architecture scenario Imagine separate Sales, Finance, Shared Data, and Executive Analytics workspaces. Sales...
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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