Your Boss Is Your Customer
Today we have a guest editorial from Andy Warren. Andy talks about the relationship with your boss, and how you ought to view them as your customer.
Successfully execute an INSERT, UPDATE and DELETE against a Database Snapshot
Not too long ago an ISV that developed solutions using SQL Server as the RDBMS, asked me how they could query a database as at a point in time. This was a relatively easy answer, thanks to the Database Snapshot feature. I was however surprised at the next question “Can we update the database snapshot?”
Managing Data Dictionaries in DW and DSS Database Applications
Second in the series of tools & techniques to help manage aspects Of Enterprise BI implementation.
Pride and Security
When an employee has pride in their company, they tend to do a better job, and Steve Jones says that extends to security.
SQL Server does not reclaim space used when inserts fail
SQL Server has an issue when an INSERT fails that includes LOB data, SQL Server allocates space for the insert but does not reclaim the space on the failure therefore taking up more space than necessary. This tip walks you through an example of this issue and ways to resolve it.
Automating Daily Checks with Powershell
Using Powershell to create color coded backup reports for all servers in your environment.
The Connections Launch Event
SQLServerCentral will be hosting a track at the 2012 spring SQL Server Connections conference and we hope to see you there.
Virtualization and the existential angst of the DBA
Tony Davis reflects on the existential angst felt by the DBA separated from his or her hardware.
Administrating SQL Server Reporting Services - Planning, Documenting and Troubleshooting
DBAs are usually charged with the administration of Reporting Services, but are often short on guidance on how to go about such tasks as planning, documenting and troubleshooting those aspects that are specific to the SSRS service. Feodor Georgiev gives some tips, custom SSMS reports, and useful TSQL queries, based on his experience.
Blogs
VPN + SQL Server Connections: Why Long-Working Setups Suddenly Fail with Msg 10054 and “Connection Broken”
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