Stairway to Database Source Control Level 2: Getting a Database into Source Control
In this level, we're going to continue the philosophy of learning by example, and get a database into our SVN repository. We will also consider our overall approach to source control for databases, and the manner in which our team will develop these databases, concurrently.
Traits of a DBA - Part One – The Technical Side
What does it take to become a database administrator, or what kinds of traits should I be looking for when I am hiring a DBA. Those traits can be summarized it two categories: Technical and Personal. In this article, Greg Larsen discusses the technical traits a DBA should have.
Display All Errors Fired in a Restore Procedure
Display all errors thrown within a catch block by a restore statement in a stored procedure using extended events
Try to focus on the positive
When we focus on negative things we get more negative. Be thankful for something positive.
On Comparing Tables in SQL Server
How do you compare two SQL tables? Every SQL Developer or DBA knows the answer, which is 'it depends'. It is not just the size of the table or the type of data in it but what you want to achieve. Phil Factor sets about to cover the basics and point out some snags and advantages to the various techniques.
SQL Monitor Custom Metric: Ad Hoc Queries Running Once
This metric measures the total number of ad hoc queries in the plan cache that have only run one time. The value is only accurate for the instant the query is run, and the value can change radically from one capture time to the next.
Anything Remotely Useful
Phi Factor on how to combine PowerShell Remoting with slick Windows tools such as SQLPSX, Boxstarter and Chocolatey, to automate the development process right through to delivery.
Getting the Most out of Statistics
Statistics keep track of our data and will tell SQL Server how to make the best optimization decisions. Knowing how they work can make understanding query and performance problems much easier!
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Designing SQL Server ETL Pipelines That Don't Break at Scale
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Detecting Deadlocks Quickly
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Question of the Day
Detecting Deadlocks Quickly
In the Database Engine, when a deadlock is detected, what does the detection interval shrink to (in time)?
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