Checking the Servicves

Efficient Table Migration to a New Schema in T-SQL

This article will explain why and how you can easily move tables to new schemas if the need arisees.

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.

Finding Identity Columns

Resuming Indexes on Old Databases

Central Management Server Credentials

Actively Choosing Compatibility

Do you actively choose which compatibility level makes sense for your SQL Server databases? Or do you just take the defaults? Steve has a few thoughts today on actively managing your system.