ShowPlan XML
I just ran into something that I hadn’t noticed in SQL Server. It struck me as somewhat interesting but is really not too big of a deal. While demonstrating...
2011-03-28
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ShowPlan XML
I just ran into something that I hadn’t noticed in SQL Server. It struck me as somewhat interesting but is...
2011-03-28
1,947 reads
SQL Math: Whole Numbers, Real Numbers
It’s been a long time since grade school math, and for some the details have become kinda fuzzy. I’m no...
2011-03-28
1,882 reads
SQL in the City – The Red Gate Tour
Red Gate Software is announcing SQL in the City today, a series of events that will bring a free day...
2011-03-28
1,459 reads
Torn page detection vs Page Checksum
TornPage Detection: Up to sql server 2000, for data corruption process is called torn page detection, this option is default on. The...
2011-03-28
910 reads
Tip on Speaking (and Writing) Well – The Key Idea
Cross-posted from the Goal Keeping DBA blog:
In the September 2010 issue of Toastmaster magazine there’s a great article by Chris...
2011-03-28
1,289 reads
5 Days to Outstanding DBA Customer Service
Outstanding Customer Service in 5 days
Your success as a Data Professional is directly dependant to the quality of service you...
2011-03-27
668 reads
SQL Server Crossword #3 – Solution
Here’s the solution to SQL Server Crossword #3.
I hope you enjoyed it. Let me know if you would like me...
2011-03-27
1,023 reads
Cluster failover – what’s the best way to get notified?
G’day,
I look after several clustered instances of SQL SERVER. One of the tasks that I do every morning is to check...
2011-03-27
2,836 reads
Designing Reports with Custom MDX Queries – part 1
This article is the first in a three-part series
On the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) forum for Reporting Services and other...
2011-03-27
1,376 reads
Blogs
A New Word: Dorgone
By Steve Jones
dorgone– adj. wondering if you could slip away from an event or group conversation...
Tell It Once: Setting Up Claude With Skills and MCP Servers
By ReviewMyDB
Many of us use AI the same way every single day. Open a tab....
SQL Server Transaction Log Forensics: Preserving Evidence During an Incident
By SQLPals
SQL Server Transaction Log Forensics: Preserving Evidence During an Incident SQL...
Forums
How Can Database Performance Improve the Overall Website Experience?
I’ve been looking into ways to improve the connection between a website and its...
When And How to Automate?
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Hyperscale Replicas II
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Question of the Day
Hyperscale Replicas II
How many Azure SQL DB Hyperscale HA replicas can be configured as of Sept 2026?
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