Guide to Create a SQL Central Management Server
This post is going to walk you through the process of creating an SQL Management Server.
Representing a simple hierarchical list in SQL Server with JSON, YAML, XML and HTML
How difficult can it be to produce a simple hierarchical list in JSON, YAML, XML and HTML from a SQL Server table that represents a simple hierarchy within an organisation. Well once you know, it is easy and William Brewer is on a mission to tell you how.
How to use a Project in SQL Server Management Studio
Matteo Lorini shows how to setup a project in SSMS to organize files.
Azure DWH part 16: BCP to import and export data
In Azure SQL Data Warehouse we can use BCP to export or import the data. In this article, we will show how to do it.
What If Week: What Would You Fix Or Change?
Brent Ozar, Erik Darling, and Tara Kizer think about what they would change or fix if they had access to SQL Server’s source code.
A SQL Server Bug and Data Security
A bug in SQL Server needs patching right away if you use TDE. Some data security issues concern Steve as well.
The Flash DBA
Does it make sense for a DBA to be a job that moves from project to project? Steve Jones has some thoughts.
When sp_HelpText is not so helpful!
A note of caution on the use of sp_helptext to script out objects.
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Distance Metric Algorithms
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