PostgreSQL Table Import/Export from and to CSV File
This article will cover exporting data from a PostgreSQL table to a CSV file, both from the command line and pgAdmin. We will also look at importing data from a CSV file.
Cheat Sheet for SQL Server DBA Daily Operations
This SQL cheat sheet contains a series of scripts to help address common situations that might be brought to a Microsoft SQL Server DBA. Each has a proper explanation as to what it does and how it works.
Finding External References in Database Deployments
This article outlines the syntax of the three and four dot references that usually denote external database references, demonstrates how to find them either from a live database or by using a text search of a script, and explains some of the complicating factors that can lead to 'false positives'.
Create an HTML Report on the Status of SQL Server Agent Jobs
SQL Server jobs are an integral part of any SQL Server environment. These jobs run a predefined set of tasks and commands at specified intervals, ensuring the database is up-to-date and performing optimally. As a database administrator, it is essential to regularly monitor the status of SQL Server jobs. One way to do this is […]
The Public Perception of Security Issues
The way the public thinks about security issues isn't always accurate, but we have to accept that and learn to respond in a professional manner.
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PostgreSQL Basics: Object Ownership and Default Privileges
Understanding how roles and privileges work in Postgres is key to understanding the next, and often more confusing part of security, object ownership.
Improving SQL Server Performance and Availability with Accelerated Database Recovery
For many businesses, database performance and availability are crucial elements. A database crash or a lengthy transaction can cause a lot of downtime and have a negative effect on business operations. However, with the introduction of Accelerated Database Recovery (ADR), Microsoft SQL Server has added a potent new feature that greatly enhances database availability and […]
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Lots of FKs
In SQL Server 2025, what are the most outgoing and incoming FK references a table can have?
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