SQL University: Architecting SQL Server Security, the Big Picture
Welcome to this semester's security week at SQL University. In previous semesters we've covered the technical aspects of SQL Server...
2011-02-08
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Blogs
PASS Summit Location
Andy Warren has posted another one of his excellent summaries of what’s going on at the PASS Board. Andy, thanks...
2011-02-08
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A Full Backup can Impact a Log Backup–MCM Prep
In the early days of SQL Server you could not run a log backup while a full backup was running....
2011-02-07
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Importing and Exporting SSIS Packages Using PowerShell
SQL Server PowerShell Extensions (SQLPSX) includes a set of function for working with SSIS which among other things allow you...
2011-02-07
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Microsoft SQL Server Licensing For Dummies..
Don’t let the above title fool you! Have you been confused on the Microsoft SQL Server Licensing requirements? Per Processor, Per CAL, Per Core, Per Socket, Per Node – Per haps (space intended :-), we should revisit the issue again, and try to offer some assistance as you go forward in making your purchasing decisions.
2011-02-04
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Microsoft Support Policies for Windows Server and SQL Server
Microsoft provides ten years of support (five years Mainstream Support and five years Extended Support) at the supported service pack...
2011-02-04
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31 Days of SSIS – Importing Execution Plans (30/31)
31 Days of SSIS
Almost time to wrap up the 31 Days of SSIS. We are down to just two more...
2011-02-03
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My Thoughts on the Intel Sandy Bridge Chipset Recall
I awoke this morning to see a number of stories breaking about the Intel Sandy Bridge H67/P67 Chipset Recall. I...
2011-02-03
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Powershell to Automate SQL Compare
A question came up on the SQL Server Central Forums, how could you use Red Gate SQL Compare to automate...
2011-02-02
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31 Days of SSIS – Exporting Execution Plans (29/31)
31 Days of SSIS
A day late for the twenty-ninth post of the 31 Days of SSIS, but it is still...
2011-02-02
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Blogs
Self-Hosting a Photo Server the Whole Family Can Use
By Bert Wagner
Until recently, my family's 90,000+ photos have been hidden away in the depths of...
Start with the FabricTools PowerShell module
By Kamil
Managing Microsoft Fabric at scale quickly becomes painful if you rely only on the...
Enterprise AI Operating Rhythm – Top 5 practices for 2026
2025 exposed a growing gap between AI ambition and operational reality. As budgets tightened...
Forums
Celebrating Tomorrow
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SQL Art: I Made a Christmas Card In SSMS
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Celebrating Tomorrow
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