2026-04-13
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Administration
Everything you should know about the SQL Server Resource database
Every SQL Server instance contains a database that most people never query, never back up, and never even see in Object Explorer. Yet, without it, SQL Server would not start. Enter the SQL Server Resource database.
2026-04-13
Why use a Composite Index in SQL Server
SQL queries can take a long time to run, especially on large tables if not properly indexed. Full table scans can be costly operations when all a user wants is to fetch a few rows based on multiple columns and a WHERE filter. How can we properly index our tables to support multi-column queries?
2026-04-08
Doing the Little Things
There are a lot of tasks that DBAs and developers struggle to get done. These little things can be important, and perhaps AI can help us keep on top of them.
2026-03-25
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2026-03-16
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2026-03-09
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2026-03-04 (first published: 2026-03-02)
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2026-02-16
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Troubleshooting Common SQL Server Errors: 823, and 824
Learn about the critical 823 and 824 errors in SQL Server and how to deal with them in this article.
2025-12-01
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The Version Store Won’t Clear If ANY Database Has Open Transactions.
Short story: what the title says.
2025-11-24
Blogs
Beyond VARBINARY: How to Store PDFs in SQL Server Using FILESTREAM and FileTable
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Hello, dear blog reader. Today’s post is coming to you straight from the home...
Impactful Sessions I’ve Seen: T-SQL Tuesday #196
By Steve Jones
This month I’m thrilled that Steve Hughes is hosting. I’ve read this Data on...
Changing the Cardinality of a FK in Redgate Data Modeler
By Steve Jones
One of the things a customer asked recently about Redgate Data Modeler was how...
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