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One of the great things about SQL Server is that the platform has grown to include a number of configuration options and switches that allow a DBA to get the most performance from their instance that is possible. One of the downsides of the platform, however, is that any sysadmin can make changes (or db_owner […]
Identify and Correct a Large SQL Server Error Log
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Increasing the Visibility of Database Changes in Flyway Development
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How to Get Data Using Python in Power BI
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Security in MySQL: Part Two
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Training: Maximize the power of SQL Prompt with SQL Toolbelt Essentials
Watch this 30-minute training session to discover how you can use SQL Prompt in combination with other tools in SQL Toolbelt Essentials to boost productivity, simplify collaboration, and deliver accurate database changes faster.
Being Reasonable
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Upgrading Admin Queries
I have a query from a former DBA that we run on SQL Server 2025 to check on database metadata. This query references sys.sysaltfiles. I want to refactor this code to be more modern. Which DMV should I reference instead?
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