In-Memory OLTP Table Checkpoint Processes Performance Comparison
The article demonstrates one of the major performance enhancements in checkpoint processes in "in memory tables"
The Single Pane of Glass
The idea of a single place to get the status of your environment is an interesting one.
6 DBA Lessons I Wish Someone Would Have Taught Me Earlier
The name of the Agent job isn't necessarily what it does, and just because your'e not getting failure emails doesn't mean the job is working.
Introducing SQL Server SSRS in Windows Containers
Learn how to deploy Reporting Services into a container with Windocks.
Insert missing SQL Server IDENTITY column values using SET IDENTITY_INSERT command
In this tip we look at how to insert missing values for an identity column using the SET IDENTITY_INSERT command.
Using Azure Storage Explorer
Azure Storage can store many types of data, from NoSQL tables to VHDs. In this article, Supriya Pande explains how to work with Azure Storage Explorer, a tool that makes it easy to manage storage in Azure. She also provides an example of using the Azure Storage .NET SDK to upload files.
Using undocumented DBCC WRITEPAGE to instigate SQL Server database corruption
In this tip look at the undocumented command DBCC WRITEPAGE to corrupt a SQL Server database and then use the command to undo the corruption.
Are Indexes Actually Changes to the System?
Is an index change equivalent to a code change? Steve Jones asks the question and has a few thoughts.
Blogs
Case Studies: Real-World Success Stories of FinOps Implementation
By HeyMo0sh
Learning any kind of theory is easy, but adapting FinOps and watching it rescue...
SQL Server Security: Always Encryption
By Vinay Thakur
As discussed introduction of Always Encryption blog and initial Encryption at rest as TDE...
SQL Server Security – TDE Encryption
By Vinay Thakur
Transparent Data Encryption(TDE): TDE was initially introduced in SQL Server 2008 Enterprise Edition; this...
Forums
The day-to-day pressures of a DBA team, and how we can work smarter with automation and AI
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The Problem Isn't Always Your Query or Schema... Sometimes It's Hidden Assumptions
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Identity Defaults
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Question of the Day
Identity Defaults
What happens when I run this code?
CREATE TABLE dbo.IdentityTest
(
id int IDENTITY(10) PRIMARY KEY,
somevalue VARCHAR(20)
)
GO
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