Not on the Same Page
It seems that security staff and other technical people are not always on the same page. Steve Jones says that we should be working to take security more seriously.
Unique Indexes in SQL Server: Stairway to SQL Server Indexes Level 8
Indexes that ensure data integrity in addition to locating rows.
SQL Bits 9 - Query across the Mersey
Come join Steve Jones and many other SQL Server pros in Liverpool for SQLBits on Sept 29-Oct 1.
SQL Server Index Statistics
Are your index statistics up to date? The SQL Server database engine uses statistics to determine which execution plan to use when a query is compiled. Index statistics are used to help the SQL Server engine determine the cardinality of different column values in a SQL Server table. If you want to give SQL Server a fighting chance at picking an optimal execution plan then you need to make sure you maintain your index statistics.
Managing Data Removal Using SSIS
Managing Data removal During ETL. First of Comprehensive tools designed for ease of use especially in enterprise Projects.
Introducing PowerShell V2 Remoting for SQL Server
owerShell can be used to for many SQL administrative tasks; this tip walks through how to run T-SQL code and admin tasks on remote servers.
A Matter of Life or Death
Could your job as a data professional result in the death of someone? It's entirely possible this might affect you at some point. Steve Jones talks about why you ought to do your best when setting up security.
Are remote databases fragmented? Let's Defrag.
This article shows an automated reorg/rebuild index for remote servers with notifications for the DBA.
Blogs
From Planning to Practice: Setting Up Your FinOps Framework
By HeyMo0sh
As someone who works in DevOps, I’m always focused on creating systems that are...
“We love to debate minutiae”
By Brian Kelley
I am guilty as charged. The quote was in reference to how people argue...
Advice I Like: Knots
By Steve Jones
Learn how to tie a bowline knot. Practice in the dark. With one hand....
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Question of the Day
Restoring On Top II
I have a database, DNRTest, that has a number of tables and other objects in it. The other day, I was trying to mock up a test and ran this code on the same server:
-- run yesterday CREATE DATABASE DNRTest2 GO USE DNRTest2 GO CREATE TABLE NewTable (id INT) GOToday, I realize that I need a copy of DNRTest for another mockup, and I run this:
-- run today USE Master BACKUP DATABASE DNRTest TO DISK = 'dnrtest.bak' GO RESTORE DATABASE DNRTest2 FROM DISK = 'dnrtest.bak' WITH REPLACEWhat happens? See possible answers