Options to Move a Big SQL Server Database to a New Drive with Minimal Downtime
This article outlines the pros and cons associated with the different methods for moving SQL Server databases to new storage within a 15 minute timeframe.
Duplicate Detection and Management
Inevitably, every DBA is eventually asked to delete, merge, or otherwise report on duplicate data. There are many tools at our disposal to make this task both simple and efficient to complete. Read on for simple steps and examples to effectively deal with duplicate data.
The Subtle Push to the Cloud
There's a push to the cloud from Microsoft, and Steve Jones has a few thoughts. Have you warmed up to the cloud at all?
Moving from Practice to Production with Test-Driven Development
Test-driven development is often taught using simple examples, such as calculating the scores for a game of ten-pin bowling. Using the same practice effectively on a real code base isn’t as easy. This article covers some of the questions that arise when dealing with larger code bases and changing requirements.
Percentile calculations in DAX
It is not always easy to do what Excel does with PERCENTILE.INC. Learn what formulas to use in this article.
Running With The Red Queen
Trying to take the time to fix sub-par processes has some surprising parallels in nature.
The Danger of Algorithms
What problems occur because of the algorithm chosen to generate data? A new report says that social security numbers in the US can be predicted. Steve Jones has a few warnings about what algoriothms you choose.
Big Data Quality Metrics
This article outlines how to measure resource usage, and use these measurements to develop quality metrics for Big Data applications.
SQL Saturday #308 - Houston, TX
SQLSaturday is a training event for SQL Server professionals and those wanting to learn about SQL Server. This event will be held May 10, 2014. Register while space is available.
About the Size of Things
There have been some noticable failures of big IT projects this week, but are they always a problem?
Blogs
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A New Word: the Kinder Surprise
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Crash-Consistent Snapshot Cloning - Hyper-V Edition
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SSoL Support on the OS
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