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)
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This script allows you to compare patch levels across instances.
2021-10-25 (first published: 2021-10-21)
1,321 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)
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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
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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)
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2008-08-14
3,652 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)
5,560 reads
A SELECT statement which includes the alpha description of each job's schedule
2011-11-25 (first published: 2007-11-01)
4,548 reads
This script allows you to check the several availability windows for the current day.
2008-01-12 (first published: 2007-10-29)
1,370 reads
This script allows you to check the several availability windows for the current day.
2008-01-18 (first published: 2007-10-29)
1,078 reads
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I am trying to create a subscription that posts to a one drive directory. ...
I run this command on my SQL Server 2022 database:
ALTER DATABASE AdventureWorks2017 SET CHANGE_TRACKING = ON;What is the default data retention period? See possible answers