Blog: How to Script a Profiler Trace as a SQL Trace Data Collection Set
MVP Brad McGehee shows how you can use Trace data as a source for your data collections for the new Management Data Warehouse
How To Use Transactions in a SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) Package
I am trying to build an SSIS package where the entire package is encapsulated in a transaction. In addition there is a table that needs to remain locked for the duration of the SSIS package execution. Can you provide an example of how to do this?
Jumping the Gun
How quickly should security issues be reported? Steve Jones isn't sure, but he talks a bit about what we might want to do.
Jumping the Gun
How quickly should security issues be reported? Steve Jones isn't sure, but he talks a bit about what we might want to do.
Jumping the Gun
How quickly should security issues be reported? Steve Jones isn't sure, but he talks a bit about what we might want to do.
Navigationless Database XML: Hierarchical Data Processing
Although current databases limit XML processing to linear XPath or XQuery queries, existing hierarchical database techniques enable far more complex queries using standard SQL.
Bread and Butter of SQL Server DBA - Part 2
Continuing on with his series on the basics of being a DBA, the MAK brings us an article that shows how to restore a backup to a new database.
Modifying Data - SQL School Video
MVP Kathi Kellenberger covers the basics of using T-SQL to modify data in your databases.
The Relational Manager
Managing DBAs can be a challenge for both sides. Steve Jones talks a bit about some of his relationships with managers and the trouble that sometimes occurs.
Resource Governor in SQL Server 2008
This article describes how Database Administrators can manage SQL Server workload and critical system resource consumption using Resource Governor in SQL Server 2008
Blogs
Finding Balance: Things Will Come Up
By Steve Jones
I have a presentation on finding balance in your career that got quite a...
Who Are You Doing It For?
By Brian Kelley
But as I've matured over the years, I came to realize that I needed...
Presenting Twice in May 2026
By alevyinroc
I will be presenting my latest session, Documenting Your Work for Worry-Free Vacations, in-person...
Forums
The day-to-day pressures of a DBA team, and how we can work smarter with automation and AI
Comments posted to this topic are about the item The day-to-day pressures of a...
How to change the FDLaunch Error log file location
The file FDLAUNCHERRORLOG gets created in the default <instance>\MSSQL\Log folder. So far, I've found...
what data type i should use for roversion col and can i use less than greater
can i use Rowversioncol ( in my database it's synonyme timestamp is used) to...
Question of the Day
A Fun Computer Quote
Which movie featured this quote?
"All programs have a desire to be useful."Happy April Fools! See possible answers