DB2 – Create a Database
OK for my next DB2 trick and remaining off the path of the righteous for the time being we will...
2010-06-30
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Truncating the Log and Database Mirroring
I saw someone post recently that they wanted to run this code on their principal server in database mirroring to...
2010-06-30
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MS Access Annoyance: Doesn’t Link Synonyms
I use Access when I don’t have dedicated admin tools for editing data, frequently the case for infrequently changed data...
2010-06-30
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Does Your Company Have a SQL Server DR Plan?
This past month I ran a poll asking this question: “Does your company have a formal, tested, disaster recovery plan...
2010-06-30
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The Trade Deadline Must be Drawing Near
The Trade Deadline Must be Drawing Near
Okay, so there is no trade deadline in SQL Server like there is in...
2010-06-29
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Does a missing data file send a database suspect?
Short answer: No
I keep seeing this come up on various forums when people ask what makes a database go suspect...
2010-06-29
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Partition Alignment and Late Night Infomericals
Late night infomercials make some amazing claims. “If you order now you too can cut through a cinderblock wall and...
2010-06-29
1,517 reads
‘Tis the Season for SQL Leaving
With the announcement of Brent Ozar (Blog | Twitter ) leaving Quest for SQL Skills, Exceptional DBA finalist Jorge Segarra (blog | twitter)...
2010-06-29
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SQL Saturday #28 (Baton Rouge) – All about User Groups
This year at SQL Saturday #28 we will be featuring a User Group Booth alongside the Sponsor booths. The User Group...
2010-06-29
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The Breakfast Plan Goes Awry
Here’s the editorial for SSC today and while it’s a humorous story about asking for donuts and getting a free...
2010-06-29
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Blogs
Fighting Procrastination?
By Brian Kelley
Here is another short video (~ 15 minutes). This is by the author of...
A Fun Prize at the PASS Data Community Summit
By Steve Jones
I had a briefing for the 2026 PASS Data Community Summit, which is just...
How to Measure AI Value: A 6-Branch AI Maturity Model for Use Cases and Agents
Your AI is busy. But do you know what it's worth? Most companies can...
Forums
Inventory Snapshot for missing Period
Hello, We maintain an inventory table that captures monthly snapshots of item inventory levels....
Azure SQL Hyperscale Unveiled
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What is the worst part about existing monitoring solutions?
Hi. What is the most difficult aspect of using monitoring software like idera, redgate,...
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SQL Server Vector Support I
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