This is how to fail
Today we have a guest editorial from Tim Mitchell that talks about security and communications with your customers. Ultimately it pays to be open and honest.
Deploying schema changes to multiple databases using the SQL Compare command line
Feodor Georgiev explains how SQL Compare Pro makes it possible to automate the process of synchronizing a source and target database. By calling SQL Compare from a simple batch script, he shows how to make it work for a whole list of targets, one after another.
Listing Duplicate Values by Group
Without question, one of the most common tasks performed by Database Administrators (DBAs) is identifying and weeding out duplicate values in tables. Despite the inordinate number of queries written by other DBAs to locate duplicate values in their database tables, the real challenge is in locating a useable SQL statement to go by. Rob Gravelle presents a few solutions that will save you some time down the road.
The Hibernate ORM and SQL Server
Using an ORM with SQL Server introduces unique challenges. I have listed a few of my experiences, hoping it can help someone.
Retrieving SQL Server Query Execution Plans
Execution plans explain all you need to know about query performance, and how to fine-tune. Sure, you can see them in SSMS, but what if you need to drill into to the important details? What about using DMVs, Extended Events or SET statements to get at the execution plans? To get the best use of execution plans you need to be able to get right information from the right plan at the right time. Robert Sheldon explains how.
DBAs Need to Learn to Develop
SQL Server is growing as a platform and Steve Jones says that DBAs need to learn development skills.
Generate Deadlock Summary Information
This article will show you how to extract a summary of tables affected by deadlocks.
A Big Deal : SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 1
Microsoft has made a bold change with SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 1 : Many Enterprise features are now available in lower editions. Read on for details.
Creating SSRS Tabular Reports with Sparklines and Charts
Learn how to add a sparkline and line chart to your SQL Server 2014 Reporting Services reports.
Blogs
A New Word: Dorgone
By Steve Jones
dorgone– adj. wondering if you could slip away from an event or group conversation...
Tell It Once: Setting Up Claude With Skills and MCP Servers
By ReviewMyDB
Many of us use AI the same way every single day. Open a tab....
SQL Server Transaction Log Forensics: Preserving Evidence During an Incident
By SQLPals
SQL Server Transaction Log Forensics: Preserving Evidence During an Incident SQL...
Forums
does anyone used https://github.com/ktaranov/sqlserver-kit
Could you please let me know if anyone is used https://github.com/ktaranov/sqlserver-kit github for deployment...
How Can Database Performance Improve the Overall Website Experience?
I’ve been looking into ways to improve the connection between a website and its...
When And How to Automate?
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Question of the Day
Hyperscale Replicas II
How many Azure SQL DB Hyperscale HA replicas can be configured as of Sept 2026?
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