SQL Server Central Webinar Series #20: Using SQL Storage Compress in the Real World
Join us on July 10 at 4:00pm GMT/11:00am EDT for an in-depth look at SQL Storage Compress and learn how you can shrink the storage needs for your databases.
Troubleshooting SQL Server with PowerShell - Virtual Chapter Meeting
Come join Laerte Junior on Wednesday ,July 18th 12 noon EDT (GMT -4), for a virtual meeting on Powershell and
Views and Dependencies
Be sure to understand the consequences of modifying underlying tables and the affects they can have on Views
Handling Constraint Violations and Errors in SQL Server
The database developer can, of course, throw all errors back to the application developer to deal with, but this is neither kind nor necessary. How errors are dealt with is dependent on the application, but the process itself isn't entirely obvious.
It's the Journey...
The story of how Shawn McGehee's journey to becoming a DBA started is just one among many thousands, so let's hear yours too!
Turbocharge Your Database Maintenance With Service Broker: Part 1
Are your maintenance windows too wide? Find out how to shrink them with Service Broker.
Software Developer Survey
We'd like to grow our understanding of the software you create and how you get it to your users. This survey should only take a few minutes and we really appreciate your input!
SQL Server 2012 Integration Services- Using Environments in Package Execution
SQL Server 2012 Integration Services offers several different options for deploying and storing SSIS packages along with their associated projects, two of which are directly related to two deployment models available in SQL Server Data Tools console. Marcin Policht presents one of these methods, which deals with packages deployed using Project Deployment Model and leverages newly introduced Environments.
Introduction to Indexes: Part 2 – The clustered index
In the second part of her series on indexing, MVP Gail Shaw examines clustered indexes. Learn what this index is, how it differs from a heap, and how it can help your queries.
Starting to Program
This Friday Steve Jones asks what resources might help the new DBA learn to program better. Pick the language of your choice and let us know what resources have worked well for you.
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Before Using AI with Business Data, Read This
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Designing SQL Server ETL Pipelines That Don't Break at Scale
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Detecting Deadlocks Quickly
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Question of the Day
Detecting Deadlocks Quickly
In the Database Engine, when a deadlock is detected, what does the detection interval shrink to (in time)?
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