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.
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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.
TSQL TestBits function for rapidly testing multiple switch settings
Are multiple binary switches becoming hard to manage? The TestBits function can help with that.
SQL Saturday #107 - Houston
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Verify SQL Server Stored Procedures are the same on multiple servers
I have a stored procedure I push down to all of my servers that does a custom backup job and I want to make sure all servers have the same stored procedure. Is there some way to check without going to each server and reviewing the stored procedure? Check out this to find out.
The On-call Demands
This Friday Steve Jones asks about your on-call responsibilities and the load you face from after hours calls. If you're a DBA that doesn't work strictly 9-5 every week, let us know.
Bin Packing Problems: The SQL
The 'bin packing' problem isn't just a fascination for computer scientists, but comes up in a whole range of real-world applications. It isn't that easy to come up with a practical, set oriented solution in SQL that gives a near-optimal result.
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“We love to debate minutiae”
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I am guilty as charged. The quote was in reference to how people argue...
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Learn how to tie a bowline knot. Practice in the dark. With one hand....
Shifting Mindsets: Why FinOps is Essential for Cloud Efficiency
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As a DevOps practitioner, I’ve always focused on performance, scalability, and automation. But as...
Forums
Windows logins for users migrated from DomainA to DomainB
Hi, I have a SQL Server instance where users connect to via Windows Authentication,...
Multiple Deployment Processes
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How to Use sqlpackage to Detect Schema Drift Between Azure SQL Databases
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Question of the Day
Upgrading Admin Queries
I have a query from a former DBA that we run on SQL Server 2025 to check on database metadata. This query references sys.sysaltfiles. I want to refactor this code to be more modern. Which DMV should I reference instead?
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