Architecture Career Paths for SQL Server Professionals
On Thursday September 15th, MCM Robert Davis will discuss the architect jobs and their meanings.
Jeff Moden elected Exceptional DBA of 2011
We are pleased to announce that Jeff Moden has been elected by judges and the SQL Server community as the Exceptional DBA of 2011.
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.
Blogs
ISACA AI Material/Exam Prep Discount (May 18 – June 30, 2026)
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Track SQL Server Configuration Changes Using the Error Log
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Track SQL Server Configuration Changes Using the Error Log If you...
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Before Using AI with Business Data, Read This
Artificial intelligence tools are quickly becoming part of daily business operations, from document analysis...
Designing SQL Server ETL Pipelines That Don't Break at Scale
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Detecting Deadlocks Quickly
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Question of the Day
Detecting Deadlocks Quickly
In the Database Engine, when a deadlock is detected, what does the detection interval shrink to (in time)?
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