Too Much Data – Idiocracy or Star Trek?
I used to think that too much data was never a bad thing. That having more information out there is...
2010-01-15
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SQL Server Waits and Queues
Recently, I was asked to do an extensive sql server performance audit and review. I will be sharing some of...
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Recommend a Book I Should Read
I read a lot and like to think my interests are wide, but I fall into ruts all the same....
2010-01-15
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Presentations – Lessons Learned
This will be a very short entry. I just wanted to share a few things I learned very quickly while...
2010-01-15
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Using Synthetic Benchmarks To Help Evaluate Database Server Hardware Choices
As a DBA, I think it is very important to stay current on trends in x64 based hardware. The DBA...
2010-01-15
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Admitting When You're Wrong
As a father of two head-strong boys (inherited trait), I struggle with getting them to admit they are wrong when they...
2010-01-15
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SSRS Data Driven Subscriptions Cryptic Job Names
When you create and schedule a Data Driven Subscription for a SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) report a job is...
2010-01-14
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Free eBook on SQL Server Maintenance Plans Now Available
My new eBook, Brad’ Sure Guide to SQL Server Maintenance Plans is now available as a free, 269 page PDF...
2010-01-14
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Learn Free at SQLLunch
Not every DBA has the time to sit down and spend a couple of hours learning about some new topic...
2010-01-14
441 reads
Book #9 - Dearly Devoted Dexter
The second in the Dexter series, Dearly Devoted Dexter starts out with him stalking in the bushes. It’s a well...
2010-01-14
836 reads
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DBCC CHECKDB Limits II
I have a SQL Server 2025 database that I want to check for corruption every night. One of the things we do is disable indexes used for ETL loads during the weekend and re-enable them on Monday morning. If we run DBCC over the weekend, are our disabled indexes checked for consistency?
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