So You Want to Write a Book?
What the heck is wrong with you?
Still interested? Fine. I’ll tell you my take on this whole business. I’m only...
2010-02-19
706 reads
The Scary DBA
Buck Woody on Code Writing Code
I realize I’m prejudiced, being one of those evil DBA’s & all, but I can’t help but agree with him. It’s...
2010-02-16
781 reads
nHibernate Database, First Look
I’m getting my first look at a full-fledged nHibernate database developed by consultants for our company. I thought I’d share...
2010-02-15
1,301 reads
SQL Saturday #34 Wrap-up
Whew!
It’s over. New England Data Camp v2, aka, SQL Saturday #34, was completed on Saturday. Going in we had maxed...
2010-02-01
588 reads
SQL Saturday #34
The event is this Saturday. Take a look at our sponsors, speakers and the program. It’s going to be a...
2010-01-27
598 reads
A Call to Arms
Phil Factor’s most recent guest editorial over at SQL Server Central has, to a degree, pointed out that the emporer’s...
2010-01-25
805 reads
PowerShell Script for Creating Indexes
I needed to create an identical index on a bunch of tables within one of my projects (yes, I know...
2010-01-21
1,811 reads
What three events brought you here?
Another one of the DBA bloggers games of tag is occurring. I’ve been asked by Tom LaRock to answer Paul...
2010-01-18
752 reads
Database Design Process
Buck Woody recently asked a question; how do you design a database. He outlined the process he followed and asked...
2010-01-18
1,917 reads
SQL Server Standard Volume 7 Issue 1
Kathi Kellenberger’s fantastic new article is available in the latest issue of SQL Server Standard. There are a lot more...
2010-01-13
840 reads
Blogs
Monday Monitor Tips: Configuring Access to the MCP Server
By Steve Jones
I have been experimenting with MCP servers in a few ways, including the Redgate...
The GO Barrier: Why SSMS Multi-Server Query Waits for the Slowest Connection
By Zikato
I deployed a schema change to 30 servers using multi-server query and deploy-at-low-priority. Small...
10 Things I Hate About Fabric Deployment Pipelines— And Some Alternatives
Fabric deployment pipelines look like they solve CI/CD for Fabric content, especially for people...
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Transaction Log Truncation
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