SQL Spy Releases as OpenSource
Download the source code today for a great method for SQL Server live monitoring.
Telemarketing Revenge
If you are like me, you probably get lots of telemarketing calls. Here's a good one to use the next time you get called by a phone company.
Some Undocumented Stored Procedures
This article examines some of the undocumented stored procedures that exist in SQL Server 7.0
Optimizing SQL Server Performance by using File and Filegroups
A look at files and filegroups in SQL Server 7.0, including some optimization tips.
Using AWE Memory in SQL Server 2000
Learn how to take advantage of AWE memory to boost the performance of SQL Server 2000.
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Update: Funny Windows Error
Thanks to all of you who have sent us your funny SQL Server and Windows errors. Here are a few more contributed by Sergei Yakovlev.
The Sysadmin Price List
Implement this and I guarentee your tech support call volume will drop!!! (Or you'll soon be retiring)
Blogs
SQL Server Security: Always Encryption
By Vinay Thakur
As discussed introduction of Always Encryption blog and initial Encryption at rest as TDE...
SQL Server Security – TDE Encryption
By Vinay Thakur
Transparent Data Encryption(TDE): TDE was initially introduced in SQL Server 2008 Enterprise Edition; this...
A Las Vegas Break
By Steve Jones
Only a little break for me. I’m actually heading to Las Vegas today for ...
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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