An object lesson about what is really important
A story I heard a long time ago reminds us to choose what is really important.
Executing Multiple Threads to Create a Load
Learn a few techniques for executing multiple sets of queries at once.
SSIS in SSDT: The Basics
SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) is a fast and reliable way of importing and exporting data, but it can be tricky to learn, initially. Rob Sheldon provides a beginner's guide to get you started with using SSIS with Visual Studio and SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT).
Keyboard Hardlines
The potential vulnerabilities of wireless devices might be a security issue for databases.
Stairway to U-SQL Level 6: U-SQL Indexes and Partition Schemes
Find out how to speed up your queries by indexing and partitioning data, U-SQL style.
Stretch Database in SQL Server 2016 RTM
Tim Radney of SQLskills shows how the Stretch Database feature has evolved from its early CTP beginnings to the RTM version released earlier this month.
Data Overload
When do you have too much data? What do you do if you aren't actually using all of it?
Reclaiming Space After Column Data Type Change
A brief overview of how to reclaim storage space after altering the data type of a column.
Steps to change the server name for a SQL Server machine
In this tip Jugal Shah looks at the steps within SQL Server you need to follow if you change the physical server name for a standalone SQL Server.
Backup Strategy in Azure SQL?
Everybody says that the backup process in Azure SQL is very easy. Is that true? In this new article, we will show how to do it.
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Question of the Day
Increase Deadlock Detection
How can I alter the deadlock detection interval to 2 seconds instead of 5 seconds on my SQL Server 2025 instance?
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