In this tip we look at a PowerShell script that can be used to compare actual files that exist against a list of files that should exist for a project to identify any missing files.

Should the Data Lake be Immutable?

by Steve Jones

SQLServerCentral.com

Editorial

Data warehouses and lakes are often loaded from other data, so should they be immutable?

Getting Approximate Count in Microsoft SQL Server

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Database Journal

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Sometimes performance is more important than exact accuracy. Learn how to get an approximate count in SQL Server with better performance.

Dealing with Ugly Babies

by Monica Rathbun

SQLServerCentral.com

Editorial

One thing I learned while working as a database administrator over 17 years is the importance of teamwork across departments. Many times, we have to rely on network and SAN administrator to make changes to their environments in order to make SQL Server run more efficiently. There are times where the storage and network create […]

Persisting Storage in Containers

by Steve Jones

SQLServerCentral.com

Containers

Learn how you can persist data beyond the lifetime of a container.

The Employee Target

by Steve Jones

SQLServerCentral.com

Editorial

Will employee data become a target of hackers? It's likely more a movie plot than reality, at least, Steve hopes so.

Introduction to SQL Server Security — Part 2

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SimpleTalk

SQL Server

In this article, the second in the series, Robert Sheldon demonstrates how to manage the SQL Server security with granting permissions to users, logins, and groups.

What is the Best Value for Fill Factor in SQL Server

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Administration

Learn about how selecting a SQL Server index fill factor can impact storage and performance. Check out the included scripts to help give you better insight.