Lawrence Moore (5/13/2016)

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I tend to simply add Windows AD groups as logins and don't bother with any associated role.

I'm curious what value a role adds?

(I'm aware the main thrust of...

Because?

Not saying it's a bad idea, but outside of the author, is there value here? Does a script become more valuable because it's from an author?

Chad Crawford (5/12/2016)

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BLOB_EATER (5/12/2016)

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Is it wrong that I no longer have the desire to do SQL certification exams? Do I need to look in the mirror and slap myself...

A short focused article would be good. We constantly get questions that need focused answers, so this would be great.

m_swetz (5/10/2016)

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I don't see myself doing this long term unfortunately. I enjoy database work and development, but IT in general has put me off. Money is good relatively speaking, but...

Japie Botma (5/10/2016)

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Congratulations Howard. And I thought I am an old man in IT. 🙂 Officially retired 6 weeks ago and landed my first DBA Consulting job 3 weeks...

Good points, clarified the question.

Good ideas. I'll submit this. Not sure how difficult this is.

Great time, but I agree with Hugo. I've complained a few times at events when they have a band or music that it really makes the time hard for networking....

As Lynn mentioned, you need to rebuild indexes, or at least check them for fragmentation. Which means Shrink should not be used to clear all space out. Enough space should...

Yes, run...

You are correct, Tom. My mistake. The option is still there, but doesn't do anything 2008+. I'll award back points for everyone to now, and alter the question to be...

majorbloodnock (5/12/2016)

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Gary Varga (5/12/2016)

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majorbloodnock (5/23/2012)

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...Indispensable equals risk, and companies don't like that, so will attempt to reduce the risk so it's manageable. If that means reducing their capabilities in the...

Gary Varga (5/12/2016)

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Jeff Moden (5/23/2012)

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Gosh... I...

Poorly worded on my part. Points awarded back and question reworded.