PASS Update #53 (Bylaws)
This week we posted some pending changes to the PASS bylaws. We try to do a review at least once...
2011-02-25
1,570 reads
Changes to the SSIS Slowly Changing Dimension Component
Probably not the kind of change you're expecting. I've recently been contacted by the Kimball Group, and they've asked me...
2011-02-25
3,285 reads
Some Suggested SQL Server 2008 R2 Instance Configuration Settings
Depending on your anticipated workload and which SQL Server components you have installed, there are a number of instance level...
2011-02-25
13,834 reads
Selecting Speakers for SQL Saturday #70
The Call for Speakers for SQL Saturday #70 - Columbia, SC, ended on February 17, 2011. We wanted to put the...
2011-02-25
1,653 reads
SQLskills Immersion Event on Internals and Performance – Day 4
Overview
We just finished the fourth day of SQLskills learning. Today was all on indexes and statistics. We learned about choosing...
2011-02-25
1,399 reads
Help Promote SQLRally!
In case you’re in need of some images to help us promote the largest PASS event on the East Coast...
2011-02-25
1,458 reads
I've Got A New Job
You've probably noticed I've been quiet on this blog lately, eeking out a post every other week on average. I've...
2011-02-24
1,526 reads
PASS in Five Years: It's about the Members
Andy Warren (blog | twitter) recently blogged about wanting input on What Should PASS Be? and I think it's a reasonable...
2011-02-24
1,503 reads
Why knowledge of internals is required for DBA? here is a valid reason
I got a report from development team that section of BizTalk communicating with SQL Server to update status
is frequently...
2011-02-24
1,198 reads
Writing Better Queries Presentation Materials
I delivered a webcast for the PASS DBA Virtual Chapter yesterday. It was called Tips & Tricks for Writing Better Queries. I really appreciated everyone who made the time...
2011-02-24
3 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
When And How to Automate?
Comments posted to this topic are about the item When And How to Automate?
Hyperscale Replicas II
Comments posted to this topic are about the item Hyperscale Replicas II
Practical Reporting Queries with CROSS APPLY (Part 3)
Comments posted to this topic are about the item Practical Reporting Queries with CROSS...
Question of the Day
Hyperscale Replicas II
How many Azure SQL DB Hyperscale HA replicas can be configured as of Sept 2026?
See possible answers