Finding Composite Primary Key Columns
You never know when the idea for a script will make an appearance.
I had to work with composite primary keys...
2018-03-08 (first published: 2018-02-23)
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SQL Server 2017 in a Docker Container running on a Mac – Tips and Tricks
I started using a MacBook Pro at work, and the very first thing I did was configure SQL Server 2017 running on a docker container, and run it locally...
2018-02-23
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SQL Server 2017 in a Docker Container running on a Mac – Tips and Tricks
I started using a MacBook Pro at work, and the very first thing I did was configure SQL Server 2017...
2018-02-23
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How to Move Master Database to Another Location – SQL Server On Linux
With the release of SQL Server 2017 CU4, you can use the mssql-conf utility to move the master database file...
2018-03-07 (first published: 2018-02-23)
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Power BI Custom Visuals Class (Module 91 – Smart Filter by OKViz)
In this module you will learn how to use the Smart Filter by OKViz. The Smart Filter works similar to...
2018-03-06 (first published: 2018-02-22)
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Log Shipping – Error: Failed to update database “DATABASE NAME” because the database is read-only
Here’s a strange one that I’ve recently come across. I had a customer report that their log shipping restore jobs...
2018-02-22
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Activate Conference 2018: Presentation info
A special hello if you're visiting this blog post during or after my workshops on Thursday afternoon, February 22 at...
2018-02-22
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dbachecks – Configuration Deep Dive
Today is the day that we have announced dbachecks a PowerShell module enabling you to validate your SQL Instances. You...
2018-02-22
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dbachecks – A different approach for an in-progress and incremental validation
dbachecks is a new PowerShell module from the SQL Server Community! For more information, read introducing dbachecks. If you don't...
2018-02-22
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dbachecks – Using Power BI dashboards to analyse results
For the last couple of months, members of the dbatools team have been working on a new PowerShell module called...
2018-02-22
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Checking the Error Log II
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