How To Stay Current with SQL Server Cumulative Updates
Since the release of SQL Server 2005, Microsoft has been using what they call an Incremental Servicing Model for SQL...
2010-06-23
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SQL Server 2008 R2 RTM CU2 released.
Microsoft has released SQL Server 2008 R2 RTM Cumulative Update 2. It became available for download today, and you can...
2010-06-23
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In The Spotlight!
I received an unexpected but certainly not unwelcome email last night letting me know that I've been selected to present...
2010-06-23
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SQLSaturday Orlando Signs
Life in the event leader fast lane, finally got the signs for our upcoming #49 here in Orlando. In past...
2010-06-23
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Stop'n'Start SQL Services via command prompt (cmd)
Using the command prompt for stopping and starting services is a very nice possibility and very fast! We know that...
2010-06-23
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Microsoft Releases SQL Server 2008 R2 RTM Cumulative Update 2
Microsoft has released SQL Server 2008 R2 RTM Cumulative Update 2 (CU2) today. It became available for download today, and...
2010-06-23
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Lots of Speaking Engagements Coming Up
SQL Saturday - Columbus, OH, June 26, 2010 I'll be presenting two sessions this Saturday (June 26, 2010) in Columbus, OH...
2010-06-23
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Change Data Capture vs Change Tracking
Make sure to check out the comments on this one!
A short conversation on Twitter Monday night reminded me of this...
2010-06-23
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Learning Powershell
I’ve been attending a Powershell fundamentals class with Don Jones (blog|twitter). If you read my blog you might be aware...
2010-06-23
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Vote for the Exceptional DBA of the Year
Starting today, you can vote for the 2010 Exceptional DBA of the Year. All of the nominations have been reviewed...
2010-06-23
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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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