DevOps and Exhibits
DevOps continues to improve the way we build software and Steve has a good example in today's editorial.
Experimenting with PostgreSQL in a Container
Learn how to get started using a container to run PostgreSQL, or really any other RDBMS, including a gotcha to watch out for.
SQL Server High CPU Query Use Monitoring with PowerShell
In this part of the PowerShell monitoring tips we look at how to capture the top queries that are consuming the most CPU from all monitored instances.
Application down after SQL Service logon account change
I was working on one of my clients server recently. This was during a normal maintenance monthly activity to reboot the database server every first weekend. I rebooted the machine, and as per the defined steps, I checked the SQL services after the reboot to ensure they were up. I verified all SQL Services and […]
Detecting Logins
A recent issue with malware and SQL Servers has Steve wondering if you would detect a new, and unapproved, login added to an instance.
Hidden treasures of SQL Prompt
You are invited to discover features of SQL Prompt that you may not even know exist. We will will walk you through the treasure map of SQL Prompt and show you where all the great features are buried.
The Social Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Data Privacy Issues
Like any technology, AI can be used for evil instead of good. Shree Das explains several examples and what should be done to prevent the misuse of data.
Azure Resource Mover
Microsoft recently held the 2020 Ignite conference. Just like in previous years, there were many announcements introducing new services and expanded capabilities of existing ones, especially in Azure. Ahead of Ignite, I was asked to take a test drive of one of the new features, Azure Resource Mover (in preview). It’s easy to move a […]
Azure Database for MySQL
In this article we take a look at setting up and configuring MySQL to run on Azure along with some performance metrics for this database platform running on Azure.
Blogs
Inspecting TSQL Abstract Syntax Trees
By Zikato
TSQL ScriptDOM is a useful library for parsing scripts into an abstract syntax tree....
Becoming a creator, my website experience
By DataOnWheels
Over the past few months, I have debated starting a new blog to discuss...
T-SQL Tuesday #192 Invitation: SQL Server 2025 Excitement
By Steve Jones
It’s that time of the month again, and once again, I’m late and I’m...
Forums
Do You Really Need HA?
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The New Database CheckDB
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MySQL’s BLACKHOLE Storage Engine: The Odd Feature I Wish SQL Server Shipped With
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Question of the Day
The New Database CheckDB
I run this code:
create database experiment
go
use Experiment
go
select DATABASEPROPERTYEX('Experiment', 'LastGoodCheckDbTime')
What is returned? See possible answers