Be Careful with Missing Index Requests

Steve reminds people today that the recommendations from execution plans aren't always what you want to use when tuning your database.

Skipping Checks when Detaching

Ten Database Commandments

An article on database advice catches Steve's eye.

Checking the Servicves

SQL Server Fragmentation Impact with Modern Hardware

Read this article to find out if you still need to worry about SQL Server index fragmentation with modern hardware.

Different Ways to Populate the List of Tables

This article shows how you can query different types of tables, based on certain criteria that may be important to you. A good list of basics for any database administrator that will help you find tables in your database.

Tracking Backup to Nul

Running Queries Across Many SQL Server Databases

A challenge that reappears periodically in the world of databases (especially database management) is the need to run code on a subset of databases and to do so in a nuanced manner.

An Interrupted Restore

Finding Identity Columns