TechEd: 80 minute video of Corruption Survival Techniques presentation
A great presentation from Paul Randal of SQL Skills from TechEd 2008. Definitely worth the time to watch.
Using SQL Server DMVs to Identify Missing Indexes
I can run the Database Tuning Advisor or examine the query plans, but is there any easier way to determine which indexes may be needed?
Getting Close to Physical - Database Weekly (Nov 8, 2008)
The performance of virtual machines is getting closer and closer to that of physical machines with better software like Hyper-V.
Getting Close to Physical - Database Weekly (Nov 8, 2008)
The performance of virtual machines is getting closer and closer to that of physical machines with better software like Hyper-V.
Getting Close to Physical - Database Weekly (Nov 8, 2008)
The performance of virtual machines is getting closer and closer to that of physical machines with better software like Hyper-V.
Combine BottomCount() with Other MDX Functions to Add Sophistication
Discover, through a hands-on practice exercise, a more sophisticated business use for the MDX BottomCount() function, in combination with the Generate(), Descendants(), Ancestor() and other functions we have explored within our series. Join BI Architect Bill Pearson in this, the second part, of an extended examination of the MDX BottomCount() function.
Simple way to export SQL Server data to Text Files
With the combination of a few T-SQL commands this tip shows you a simple way to export data to text files.
Just Keep Going and Going and Going
The upgrade treadmill might hit you in ways that you didn't expect.
Using the Aggregate Transform - SQL School Video
MVP Brian Knight brings us some details on the Aggregate transformation in Integration Services.
Blogs
A Career of Memories
By Steve Jones
Annabel retired from Redgate Software this week. Across most of my career at Redgate,...
Rethinking Index Maintenance: Why avg_fragmentation_in_percent Is Outdated and What You Should Do Instead
By Tim Radney
As a SQL Server DBA with years of experience tuning production environments, I’ve seen...
Microsoft Build 2026 announcements
By James Serra
Once again there were a number of Microsoft Build announcements related to data and...
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BCP on Linux
When running bcp on Linux, what is the field terminator?
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