Restoring the Master Database
This article shows you in a step-by-step manner how to restore the master database.
Automatically Gathering Server Information Part 7
The seventh part of Steve Jones's series on having SQL Server automatically report information to a DBA.
Invisible Comments
I ran into a dilemma when I was told that I should not allow potential competitors to view my JavaScript comments. If they want to figure the code out; make them work for it.
Automatically Gathering Server Information Part 6
The sixth part of Steve Jones's series on having SQL Server automatically report information to a DBA.
Computer Problem Report Form
This humorous form was originally desgined for Network Admins, but it works for DBAs as well.
Keeping Your Developers Under Control
Everyone needs a stable environment. This article discussed ways to keep your team on the same page.
Automatically Gathering Server Information Part 5
The fifth part of Steve Jones's series on having SQL Server automatically report information to a DBA.
Stuff Computer Support People Love
For anyone who supports desktops, this document shows how to sarcastically please your IT department.
Using InterDev's Toolbox
If you've ever played around with the toolbox, you may have discovered one of InterDevs hidden gems. Did you know that the InterDev Toolbox allows you to add you own custom tabs? This feature allows you to access frequently used snippets of code in an instant
Introduction to DSN's
This article by Andy Warren is an introduction to DSN's; what they do, how they work, and where they are stored. Also pick up some ideas about how using a File DSN might save you a lot of administration!
Blogs
When the Internet Stumbles: Lessons from Cloudflare & Azure Front Door Outages
By John
Recently, the world was reminded of just how fragile the internet can be. Two...
Prepping for Certification, Part 4 of 4
By Brian Kelley
In Parts 1-3, I covered how I prepare for a certification exam. In this...
Flyway Tips: Automation Assistance in Flyway Desktop
By Steve Jones
I was chatting with the product managers at Flyway and one asked me whether...
Forums
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Help! MEMORY_ALLOCATION_EXT wait stalls
Hi I have an overnight process that moves allot of claims records Been working...
Question of the Day
Putting the Player with the Number
In SQL Server 2025, what does this return?
DECLARE @player varchar(20) = 'Bo Nix', @num VARCHAR = '10' SELECT @player || @numSee possible answers