How to Avoid Incorrect Results When Using T-SQL Trigonometric Functions in SQL Server

Learn how to avoid common pitfalls when using T-SQL trigonometric functions in SQL Server.

Resolving Access Denied Errors During SQL Server Database Attachment

Learn how to resolve access denied errors when attaching databases in SQL Server. This guide explores file permission settings, focusing on the differences between Windows and SQL logins, and provides a step-by-step solution to prevent common attachment issues.

How to Attach and Detach Databases in SQL Server

Learn how to effectively attach and detach databases in SQL Server, exploring the differences between these methods and traditional backup and restore procedures. Streamline your database management tasks with clear, step-by-step instructions.

SQL Server Forced Plans Overwite the Query Hash

A 16-year old SQL Server bug that means 'forced plans' have the query plan hash in place of the expected query hash. Includes an explanation and discussion of the term 'morally equivalent plan'.

Attaching an SQL Server database without Transaction Log Files through SQL Server Management Studio.

This article shows how to attach an MDF with or without a log file.

The New Log File

Renaming a Database

How Do You Patch 100 Database Servers?

The challenges of managing lots of system are significant and there aren't easy solutions, but Steve has a few thoughts on what you can do.

How Many Indexes Is Too Many?

Let’s start with the Stack Overflow database (any size will work), drop all the indexes on the Users table, and run a delete:

A Tidy Database is a Fast Database: Why Index Management Matters

Learn about the ways in which you might better manage indexes for a better performing and efficient database.