Automatic Alert Generation in the event of SQL Server Cluster Failover
We had a requirement where we were asked to generate automatic email notification in the event of a failover.
Come Find Me at the Summit
Steve Jones reminds you to network anytime you're at and event, and especially a large conference like the PASS Summit.
SQL Server Tables without a Clustered Index
It is a general best practice to have a clustered index on all of your SQL Server tables. Unfortunately, not everybody knows that. This tip helps you find tables that do not have a clustered index.
An Awesome Job
Life is awesome, and Steve Jones things everyone can find something awesome in their jobs.
Reading Query Plans: Stairway to SQL Server Indexes Level 9
Determining how, and if, SQL Server is using your indexes.
Meet the Red Gate Team this month
Find out where you can meet the Red Gate team in the US, ask a question, get a custom demo, and maybe a prize as well.
How do you learn the advanced stuff?
Today Steve Jones talks about learning those advanced features that you don't get the chance to use in your daily work.
INFORMATION_SCHEMA.101
Get information about the objects in your database using these ANSI standard, multi-platform views.
Blogs
Claude AI Convinced Me Not to Build an iPad App
By Steve Jones
I coach volleyball and I do a lot of stat stuff on paper. I...
A New Word: Dolorblindness
By Steve Jones
dolorblindness – n. the frustration that you’ll never be able to understand another person’s...
Claude Code Helps Analyze Test Data Manager Log Files
By Steve Jones
I had a customer ask about analyzing their Test Data Manager (TDM) usage to...
Forums
Data Warehouse Toolkit meets Star Schema: The Complete Reference
Is there a good syllabus for reading these two together? (Yes, it's called the...
GPX distance and time analysis in SQL Server
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The DBA is Dead; Long Live the DBA
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Question of the Day
Changing the AG Listener
In SQL Server 2025, if I want to remove an IP from a listener, what do I do?
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