Optimize tempdb in SQL Server by Striping and Splitting
Find pointers to optimize tempdb performance in SQL Server by striping and splitting across multiple files in SQL Server 2005.
The Baker's Dozen: 13 Productivity Tips for Transact-SQL 2005
SQL Server 2005 offers T-SQL language features that can improve your productivity.
PC Energy Use
Spreadsheet to calculate a reasonably accurate picture of energy use of PCs and peripherals in your company.
Whack a Database
The SQL Server team is looking for feedback on deleting databases and Steve Jones gives a few ideas.
Creating Custom Reports for SSMS
The new custom report feature of SQL Server 2005 SP2 allows you to incorporate Reporting Services report definitions (.rdl) files into SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).
Replicate Stored Procedure Execution
Replication usually involves data, but it can also include stored procedures as well. SQL Server expert trainer Andy Warren brings us a look at how you can ensure that your stored procedures move as well.
Importing Text-based data: Workbench
Robyn and Phil return with some fresh ideas about how to import text files into SQL Server, without resorting to DTS or SSIS scripting. They go on to show how much can be done in TSQL
SQL Saturday 2007 - Free Orlando SQL Server Event in November
The Orlando PASS Chapter is hosting a free SQL Server event on November 10th, 2007. They have 30 technical sessions scheduled and more than 270 people have registered to attend! I know a few of the people organizing this and it should be a GREAT event!
Blogs
Did You Really Name That Default?
By alevyinroc
Ten years (and a couple jobs) ago, I wrote about naming default constraints to...
Monday Monitor Tips: A New Analysis Page
By Steve Jones
We have multiple teams (8) working on Redgate Monitor. Some work on the Standard...
Case Studies: Real-World Success Stories of FinOps Implementation
By HeyMo0sh
Learning any kind of theory is easy, but adapting FinOps and watching it rescue...
Forums
The day-to-day pressures of a DBA team, and how we can work smarter with automation and AI
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The Problem Isn't Always Your Query or Schema... Sometimes It's Hidden Assumptions
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Identity Defaults
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Question of the Day
Identity Defaults
What happens when I run this code?
CREATE TABLE dbo.IdentityTest
(
id int IDENTITY(10) PRIMARY KEY,
somevalue VARCHAR(20)
)
GO
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