Andrew..Peterson (1/21/2015)

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Steve, perhaps as the point person for SSC, you can start a petition (or similar) to MS to wake up. I'd like to think that with a...

Chris Harshman (1/22/2015)

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... IT people typically don't know or don't completely understand the business processes or even the goals of business people. While IT can assist with workflow...

Perhaps not worded well, but this question deals with COUNT(), DISTINCT, and NULLs, not just DISTINCT.

Could be a synonym as well. Check that, but it's not a function as noted above.

There are a few good solutions you might try:

SQL Fool Index Defrag - http://sqlfool.com/2011/06/index-defrag-script-v4-1/

Minion Reindex (haven't tried, Grant's review comes out next week) - http://www.midnightdba.com/Jen/2014/10/minion-reindex-is-here/

What's safe? CHECKDB does use resources, and if that's an issue for your mirror server, you might see performance issues. However this won't cause issues with the ability of SQL...

Can you post the code you're using for the attach?

Hawaiian Deadpool. Awesome.

Not sure what to do, but looking around still. I think Powergirl is out. My waistline wouldn't do the costume justice.

So....

What's the superhero costume of choice here? SQL Bits is a month+ away, with the theme of superheroes for the Friday night party.

Need to get ordering something to take with...

Brian J. Parker (1/21/2015)

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... you just need legislation that helps rather than meddles and creates unnecessary bureaucracy, a topic that can quickly spiral out of control. 🙂 Food for thought,...

OCTom (1/21/2015)

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Living in the U.S., I shudder at the thought of government interference in business. If I'm in a situation where I feel overworked, I will find a new employer....

I...

Andrew..Peterson (1/21/2015)

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Steve, you are lucky to be with a company that understands that the best comes from respect. for anyone new to the work world, be wise in what...

Eric M Russell (1/21/2015)

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I don't take offense if I'm called after work, so long as it's regarding something that's broke in production. The way I see it, if I done...

Chris Cradock (1/21/2015)

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Steve, the German laws have more to do about enforcing a level playing field across all employers than it has to do with the individual. Without such statute...