Compare Patch levels across all installed sql instances
This script allows you to compare patch levels across instances.
2021-10-25 (first published: 2021-10-21)
1,340 reads
This script allows you to compare patch levels across instances.
2021-10-25 (first published: 2021-10-21)
1,340 reads
When doing bulk data changes it may be beneficial to disable indexes prior to starting the operation. Fortunately, SQL's rich metadata makes this very easy to automate in a robust fashion.
2018-05-18 (first published: 2015-10-19)
4,931 reads
If you think about it carefully, you’ll realise, that index maintenance is necessary and that it makes sense, and that SQL Server is not doing this task automatically according to the book.
2011-08-18
5,492 reads
Create a data dictionary with two stored procedures using sys objects to view via SSRS (or other reporting tool) report
2010-10-21 (first published: 2010-10-16)
2,257 reads
2008-08-14
3,658 reads
Far too often, people who are not trained database administrators somehow end up responsible for a database. They lack the proper training and knowledge to maintain their database, and problems begin to develop. Here’s a primer for all those involuntary DBAs who need a crash course in database maintenance best practices.
2008-08-13
6,696 reads
The idea was taken from this script: http://www.sqlservercentral.com/scripts/Maintenance+and+Management/61448/
Which did not work in SQL 2005 due to table changes on MSDB
2013-05-08 (first published: 2008-02-12)
5,562 reads
A SELECT statement which includes the alpha description of each job's schedule
2011-11-25 (first published: 2007-11-01)
4,560 reads
This script allows you to check the several availability windows for the current day.
2008-01-12 (first published: 2007-10-29)
1,373 reads
This script allows you to check the several availability windows for the current day.
2008-01-18 (first published: 2007-10-29)
1,080 reads
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In SQL Server 2025, I run this code (in a database with the appropriate collation):
SELECT UNISTR('%*3041%*308A%*304C%*3068 and good night', '%*') AS 'A Classic';
What is returned? See possible answers