DBA 101: Why Don’t People Run Backups
It happened multiple times this week. It happens multiple times every week. Some poor soul is posting on a message...
2011-02-13
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The Scary DBA
TSQL Tuesday #15–Automation in SQL Server
Automation is the separation point for the professional DBA from the amateur. That makes this a very important topic. Thanks...
2011-02-08
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SQL Saturday #60: The Saga
First, let me thank Erin Stellato (blog|twitter) and all the volunteers for running such a great event. Nicely done.
This event...
2011-02-07
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PASS Summit Location
Andy Warren has posted another one of his excellent summaries of what’s going on at the PASS Board. Andy, thanks...
2011-02-02
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Powershell to Automate SQL Compare
A question came up on the SQL Server Central Forums, how could you use Red Gate SQL Compare to automate...
2011-01-31
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SQL Saturday #71: Call For Speakers
The SQL Saturday #71/New England Data Camp #3 call for speakers has been open for quite a while. But, we...
2011-01-26
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A Friend of Red Gate No More
Don’t get me wrong. It’s been great. The beta tests. The advanced notices. The opportunity for feedback. It’s been a...
2011-01-21
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Deprecation, Trace and Execution Plans
As I’m sure you know, Microsoft occasionally changes it’s mind. Or, it makes bad decisions and then rectifies them. Or,...
2011-01-21
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DBA 101: Why is my log file full?
This question comes up constantly in different venues. I see it sometimes 2-3 times a day on SQL Server Central....
2011-01-18
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Failed Blog Posts
Over the last week I’ve started and trashed two blog posts. Let me tell you, that’s painful. You get some...
2011-01-14
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Blogs
Query Intelligence in SQL Server 2025: What Developers Need to Know
By Chris Yates
When Microsoft announced SQL Server 2025, I was curious about what would truly change...
Finding and Killing Blockers with Redgate AI Tech
By Steve Jones
Redgate has a research arm, called the Foundry, that has been experimenting with AIs...
Back at Small Data SF in 2025
By Steve Jones
Today I’m in San Francisco at Small Data SF 2025. I went to the...
Forums
Distributed Availability Group Issue / Misunderstanding.
Not sure if this is a tech mistake I've made or a lack of...
Large posts full of code not allowed anymore?
Several times now, I've seen a post asking for a solution. I've replied, and...
Data > Hype
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Question of the Day
Slipstream parameters
What parameters are needed to enable a slipstream installation for setup.exe (SQL Server setup)?
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