Perry is right, but other than that, having multiple instances on one server seems to be a matter of preference. Some DBAs love it, some hate it and would rather...

Yes, that's absolutely fine.

Yes, I've asked for jump servers.

Lynn, this is quite popular in banking environments. So far I've used CyberArc and Osirium, plus one other that I can't remember. I...

I agree, I like Learning Tree courses (near Euston), especially if you get Gethyn Ellis as your trainer. (I think he may sometimes post here).

Where do you all stand on those third party privileged access management systems that RDP you onto the server and record everything you do so that it can be played...

This may have been fixed in later releases, but a couple of months ago I couldn't see the database mirroring monitor through SSMS 2016, so sometimes you do need a couple...

For me it's personal pride, closely followed by money and a certain amount of autonomy. I am very motivated by earning a good salary.

I think disgust is a...

You have got to be kidding.

Thanks, Kevin.

It's so annoying because I like a tidy error log for when I'm doing ad hoc checks if somebody calls up, or whatever.

I had it a few weeks ago on a 2012 instance, so I think so.

We do, yes. That's a shame- thanks. Our Dev backups are a bit of a mess (not controlled by me) and it's a pain to have to wade through really...

I use the rule you cited, so I'd say give it 26 GB (26624 MB).

I'd say do your research carefully when it comes to Azure courses, because I've had trouble finding any that are specifically relevant to DBAs. I attended a week long Microsoft course...

If it's just a quick operation you should be able to suspend data movement then resume it again afterwards.