In this article, we walk through how to set up a simple Excel interface to work with SQL Server data to insert, update, delete, and select data.

When Do We Worry About Scalability?

by Steve Jones

SQLServerCentral

Steve has a few thoughts on the tradeoff between getting work done quickly and producing well performing code.

Auditing SQL Server – Part 4 – Database Configuration Audit

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SimpleTalk

This continues my series on auditing SQL Server. The fist parts covered discovery and documentation, server level hardware audits and SQL Server engine level audits. This section examines database configuration audits.

Microsoft return to PASS Summit 2024 as Sapphire sponsor

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SQLServerCentral

Get ready to meet Microsoft's experts on-site in the exhibit hall and in multiple educational sessions (including a pre-con, keynote and learning pathway). Watch a sneak peek of Microsoft's learning pathway 'Becoming an Azure SQL DBA – Advancing the Role of the On-Premises SQL Server DBA'

How to Add a New Shared Disk to a WSFC as a SQL Resource

by muhkam

SQLServerCentral

Adding a new shared disk to Windows Server failover Cluster is not a complex process but special care must be taken when you want to use the new disk for any existing SQL Instance. In this article, we will show you all the required steps to add the disk to WSFC and then to properly assign it to an existing SQL role in the WSFC.

Technology and Privacy

by Steve Jones

SQLServerCentral

Data Privacy and Protection

Is data privacy becoming less or more of a problem?

Download AWS RDS SQL Server Backup

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MSSQLTips.com

Learn how to create a backup of an AWS RDS for SQL Server database and download the backup file to use on another SQL Server instance.

Level up your learning in 2024 with PASS Data Community Summit

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PASS

PASS Summit

Connect, share and learn with the global data community in Seattle this November. Whether you're a DBA, Developer, Architect, Engineer or you're just getting started in your data career, there's a huge range of content for you to choose from (over 150 sessions and counting across 5 different tracks). Speakers this year include Steve Jones, Grant Fritchey, Ryan Booz, Bob Ward, Deepthi Goguri and Jennifer Stirrup. Check out the full program and register before September 18 to secure your ticket at the standard price.