Transfer Times in the Cloud
Today Steve Jones talks about a problem in the cloud computing world: getting your data back.
How to Connect to a SQL Server Named Instance
My network admins have tightened down the network and while we were once able to connect to our named instances via MySQLServer\MyNamedInstance, we're now only able to connect if we specify the port. What happened and what do I need to tell them to fix the issue?
Wasting Time
Focusing in one area for long periods of time is hard. Steve Jones thinks that people taking a little time at work to recharge is a good idea, and something companies might want to encourage.
Generating Data for Database Tests
It is more and more essential for developers to work on development databases that have realistic data in both type and quantity, but without using real data. It isn't exactly easy, even with third-party tools to hand. Phil Factor shows how it can be done, taking the classic PUBS database and giving it a more realistic set of data.
Certificates Everywhere
Today Steve Jones talks about security and his desire to have certificates be the primary means of securing communications and verifying authenticity.
Indexed Views In Non-Enterprise Editions of SQL Server
CAN you create AND USE an indexed view in non-Enterprise Editions of SQL Server?
Renaming a Published SQL Server Database
I have transactional replication configured in production. I am wondering if we could rename the publication database in transactional replication without having to drop and recreate the replication set up. Also, is it possible to rename the database files of the publication database without affecting the replication configuration.
SQL Saturday #118 - Madison
SQL Saturday comes to Wisconsin and Madison on Apr 21, 2012 with world famous brats for lunch. Sign up for a free day of SQL Server training.
Get Some Cross Training Today
There's an IT skills gap in many companies, which is forcing managers to get creative. Steve Jones says now is the time to look for some cross training at work.
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Question of the Day
The Long Name
I run this code to create a table:
When I check the length, I get these results:
A table name is limited to 128 characters. How does this work?