Portable Data Centers
Is the next data center for your SQL Servers going to be portable? Steve Jones comments on some of the changes being put forth by Microsoft and others.
Portable Data Centers
Is the next data center for your SQL Servers going to be portable? Steve Jones comments on some of the changes being put forth by Microsoft and others.
The Concept of Cardinal Reciprocity- A Primer
Too many authors in the field of relational theory have neglected the concept of Cardinal Reciprocity. This can cause a number of subtle problems with database design in terms of its derivability, redundancy, and consistency. . Increasingly, this little-understood aspect of relational theory, that emphasises the cardinality of the attributes of tuples in a relation and the reciprocity with isomorphic foreign key restraints, is becoming a hot forum topic.
SSIS File Exists Over Range of Time
The process to use a vb script task to check for a file existence over a time range.
The March 2009 Car Update
This month Steve Jones looks at the problems in the auto industry along with a link to the cars most likely to be caught speeding.
Using OpenRowSet - SQL School Video
This SQL School video from MVP Andy Warren shows you how to use the OpenRowSet command to access data stored outside of SQL Server.
How to Identify Blocking Problems with SQL Profiler
Many SQL Server developers and DBAs have, in the past, had their own favourite diagnostic Stored Procedures for investigating blocking issues. But since SQL Server 2005, it's a good idea to use the SQL Profiler for all but the most complex problems. Brad McGehee takes us through the steps...
Monitoring SQL Server Agent with Powershell
This article introduces the reader to Powershell. The application that it demonstrates is one that monitors SQL Server Agent to make sure it is running.
Are We Wasting Too Much Time Social Networking?
The advent of social networking has excited many DBAs, but is that a good thing? Does social networking help or hurt you in your career?
The Visit of the Recovery Testers.
Phil has a nasty surprise when a team of testers turn up to test an n-tier system
Blogs
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: A Plan
By Brian Kelley
My most recent bout with imposter syndrome was with ISACA’s Digital Trust Ecosystem Framework...
Advice I Like: Celebrate Success
By Steve Jones
“On the way to a grand goal, celebrate the smallest victories as if each...
Programmatically Retrieving MLV Lineage and Refresh Times
Materialized lake views (MLVs) in Microsoft Fabric are an effective way to implement medallion...
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Question of the Day
Increase Deadlock Detection
How can I alter the deadlock detection interval to 2 seconds instead of 5 seconds on my SQL Server 2025 instance?
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