Fixing DBCC CHECKDB Msg 8992 Errors
Returning author Wayne Sheffield recently had some database corruption - read about how it was fixed.
Usage Based Pricing
Software pricing is a controversial topic, but Steve Jones found an article saying many enterprises would prefer usage based pricing. Do you think it's better?
Efficiently Reuse Gaps in an Identity Column
This article will demonstrate an efficient way to reuse gaps in an identity column. Please note that this is something you normally shouldn't be bothered about in a well-designed database or application. However, there are circumstances where you are forced to do this.
How Do You Drive Your DBA Mad?
I’ve written about a few ‘worst practices’ over the years to call attention to some things that are bad (or...
March Question: What is the biggest mistake/problem you have ever found on a SQL Server instance, and how did you fix it?
Post your responses to the above SQL Aloha Question of the Month in the comments section below (at www.bradmcgehee.com if...
SQL Saturday #33
A one day training event in the Charlotte, NC area. Come join MVPs from around the area at another great SQL Saturday.
Be Responsible
When getting help online, you need to be professional and a part of that is being responsible. Steve Jones reminds us today that we have to be careful about what we post.
Data Mining with Microsoft SQL Server 2008 - Sample Chapter
Another sample chapter from Wiley, this time for one of the hot topics in business intelligence: data mining.
Master Data Services - SSIS MDM Load
The article will provide an overview of Master Data Services and a sample SSIS Package.
Blogs
Git forked
Forgive me for the title. Mentally I’m 12. When I started my current day...
Setting FK Constraints in Data Modeler
By Steve Jones
One of the things a customer asked recently about Redgate Data Modeler was how...
Webinar: Navigating the Database Landscape in 2026
By Steve Jones
For a number of years, we’ve produced the State of the Database Landscape report,...
Forums
SSMS 22 Latest Update Crashing
Hi all, I've just had to roll back my SSMS 22 version from 22.3.0,...
Transactional Replication setup issue
Hi! I've been banging my head against the wall for 2 days now trying...
The Power of Data and Privacy
Comments posted to this topic are about the item The Power of Data and...
Question of the Day
What's the Date?
In SQL Server 2025, there is a new function that returns the current date without the time. What is it?
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