SQL Server 2012 Always On Groups and FCIs Part 3
Part 3 of the AO and FCI integration series. This article gets SQL Server configured on the nodes and ready for work.
Stairway to Always On Level 4: Analyse and Deploy a Windows Server Failover Cluster
In level 4 of the stairway to AlwaysOn we look at creating a Windows Server Failover Cluster.
Stairway to Always On Level 5: Analyse and Deploy a Failover Cluster Instance
In Level 5 of this stairway, we help you understand and deploy a Failover Cluster Instance (FCI).
What happens when we drop a column on a SQL Server table? Where's my space?
You have dropped a column and wondering why you haven't recovered any space? Let's take a look.
Using Registered Servers in SSMS
One of the features in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) that I find very useful is to have a list of registered servers and databases in SSMS. This lets me quickly pick from a number of servers rather than flipping the drop down in the connection dialog. This post looks at this feature and how […]
Getting Started with Azure CLI to Manage Azure Resources
Learn about Azure CLI and how to manage your Azure resources using commands instead of using the Azure portal.
PASS Summit Futures Scholarship
In celebration of their 25th anniversary in 2024, Redgate, as the host of PASS Summit, is thrilled to introduce the PASS Summit Futures Scholarship. This initiative aims to empower the next generation of data professionals from diverse backgrounds.
Applications are open internationally to students and early-career professionals. Each of the 10 lucky winners will be awarded:
A Quick Turnaround
Steve has a quick turnaround between trips that was a bit unexpected. Is there compensation for this?
Getting Started With Azure Cosmos DB for PostgreSQL
This article shows how to get started with the PostgreSQL API in Azure Cosmos DB.
Blogs
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Did You Really Name That Default?
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The day-to-day pressures of a DBA team, and how we can work smarter with automation and AI
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The Problem Isn't Always Your Query or Schema... Sometimes It's Hidden Assumptions
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Question of the Day
Identity Defaults
What happens when I run this code?
CREATE TABLE dbo.IdentityTest
(
id int IDENTITY(10) PRIMARY KEY,
somevalue VARCHAR(20)
)
GO
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