The Next Step for SQL Server
This past week saw the next version of SQL Server, code named Denali, released as a public CTP. Steve Jones comments on the new version.
Setting up Transactional Replication in SQL Server 2008 R2
Transactional Replication is used when DML or DDL schema changes performed on an object of a database on one server needs to be reflected on the database residing on another server. This article provides a step by step guide to setting up transactional replication on SQL Server 2008 R2.
An Example of Test-Driven Development, Part 3
Andy Leonard continues on with his series on TDD. This time he performs some refactoring on his solution.
More Triggers
This Friday Steve Jones talks about database design and specifically asks how you prefer to design triggers.
SQL Server R2 in Luxembourg
On Nov 16, 2008, the Luxembourg SQL Server User Group will hold a SQL Server 2008 R2 event in conjunction with Microsoft.
Getting Started with Extended Events in SQL Server 2008
In a previous tip, we did an overview of Extended Events and the different components that make up Extended Events. Now that you know what Extended Events offers, how do you use it to help troubleshoot performance issues? In this tip we take a step by step look at how to implement and use Extended Events.
Live Monitoring
You can get a look into how SQLServerCentral handles the load of it's database servers with a new tool, and release of reports.
Setting SQL Server Default Locations
How to set the default locations for backups, data files, and log files in SQL Server.
November 2010 Version of SQL Server 2008 Diagnostic Information Queries
Apparently, when I posted this a few days ago, the Windows Live Writer plug-in that I used mangled the T-SQL...
SQL Saturday #61 - DC
A free day of training in Reston, VA, just outside Washington DC. Come join Andy Leonard, Allen White and others for some SQL Server learning.
Blogs
The End of Year Vacation Burn
By Steve Jones
It’s been a good year for me. With my sabbatical, I felt like I’ve...
Speaking at PASS Summit 2025
By alevyinroc
In less than one month, I will be speaking not once but twice at...
Scooby Dooing Episode 9: The Case of the Artificially Intelligent Villain
Welcome back, my fellow sleuths, to my mystery-inspired blog series! I’m having a ton...
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Powershell script to generate SQL server Inventory in CSV format
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Database Ledger in SQL Server 2022
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Question of the Day
Azure SQL Database MAXDOP
When Azure SQL Database was originally released, the MAXDOP was set to 0 for each new database. In Oct 2025, what is the default value for Azure SQL databases?
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