Bogging Down in the Minutia of Minutes

Rodney Landrum gets lost in the fourth dimension, while coding the infinite possible combinations of SQL Server dates and times.

Find and Remove Duplicate Records SQL Server

Learn a quick method to find and remove duplicate records in your SQL Server tables.

What is the True Version of Code?

What version of your code is the true one? Steve Jones talks some version control today.

The PoSh DBA - Towards the Re-usable PowerShell Script

When starting out with PowerShell, it is hard to escape from the detail to work out the best strategy for creating scripts. Laerte Junior explains how, when and why it pays to think in terms of versatile functions to meet varying demands.

Using the Statistical Program R for Running Statistics

This article talks about using the statistical program, R, for applying simple statistics against data in Microsoft SQL Server.

The SQL Server 2016 Query Store: Built-in Reporting

One of the most important features of the SQL Server 2016's new Query Store is the reporting. With these features, it is now possible to get a wealth of information on how your query workload is performing, either aggregated for the entire query workload or for a single query. With this information, you can see the effects of 'forcing' an execution plan for specific queries and get feedback of the consequences.

A Review of rsNeatPublish

rsNeatPublish: Toolset to automate deployment of all SSRS 2008R2/12/14/16 objects

Training at the Top

Today Steve Jones looks at security training and the need for understanding from upper management.

Using PowerShell for SQL Server Replication Tracking

Tim Smith shows how using PowerShell can be an effective way to track SQL Server snapshot and transactional replication counts for sources and destinations.

Byte Me: Making Enemies