DBAs have always been warned against using system tables in their code, but often there has been no other way to get information about the server. In SQL Server 2004, Dynamic Management Views have been provided that give you insight into almost every aspect of SQL Server. S. Srivathsani brings us a look at some of the DMVs and functions you can use.
2008-03-18 (first published: 2007-04-23)
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Service Pack 2 for SQL Server 2005 has had a few issues and one of the big ones is maintenance plans. Longtime DBA and developer Robert Pearl, of Pearl Knowledge Solutions brings us a fix for your maintenance plans.
2007-04-18
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2007-04-13
1,550 reads
What's the best way to change the default backup directory for a server, using SSMS or Enterprise Manager, without changing all the default directories at the same time? What is the TSQL to do it? A prize for the best correct solution.
2007-04-06
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2007-04-04
1,666 reads
his white paper covers some of the operational and administrative tasks associated with SQL Server 2005 security and enumerates best practices and operational and administrative tasks that will result in a more secure SQL Server system.
2007-04-04
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2007-04-03
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2007-04-02
1,615 reads
Diagnose performance problems in MSSQL Server 2005 with a powerful new administration tool. BI Architect Bill Pearson provides hands-on guidance in installing and using this powerful new dashboard / report pack, freely available to MSSQL Server 2005 users everywhere.
2007-03-29
3,678 reads
In this session by Brian Knight, he shows you how to create a proxy account for SQL Server Agent to use. Proxy accounts and SQL Server 2005 credentials help you impersonate another Windows account in Agent.
2007-03-26
1,438 reads
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