Import Excel Data into SQL Server with PowerShell
In this article we look at PowerShell code you can use to import Excel data into SQL Server.
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Do *not* place TEMPDB on a local disk in a SQL failover cluster
What happens with tempdb on a local disk in a cluster? Read on to see that you will not get a failover if the local disk fails
Dread or Desire
Today Steve wonders about the move back to offices and if you are looking forward to it or trying to avoid it.
Ten tips for attracting and retaining DevOps talent
To stay competitive and bring value to customers, organisations are adopting DevOps, but finding people experienced in DevOps can be challenging. Robert Sheldon has ten tips to help managers attract and retain DevOps talent.
SQL Server Management Studio Database Diagram Support Objects Cannot be Installed
In this article we look at how to resolve the error database diagram support objects cannot be installed because the database does not have a valid owner.
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A Fun Computer Quote
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