The Cloud of Destiny
Is SQL Server going to move to the "cloud?" Steve Jones thinks it is and has a few thoughts as he starts off with "cloud week" here at SQLServerCentral.
SQL Monitor Performance Metric: Buffer Cache Used Per Database in MB
Data pages read from disk are placed in the buffer pool with the intention that they will be reused, and accessing them from RAM is faster than from disk. Knowing how much of your RAM is committed to each database can help you provision the right amount of RAM to SQL Server, and also to identify rogue queries that draw too much data into RAM and force data from other databases out of the cache.
SQL Server Integration Services Connection Manager Tips and Tricks
In this article, we will take a look at the following Tips and Tricks for Connection Managers: Adding an "Application Name" property to the connection string; Creating Two Connection Managers for each Database Connection; and Capturing Connection Manager details in Package Configurations
32 bit SSIS in 64 bit environment
This article provides a solution to executes 32 bit SSIS packages in 64 bit environment.
The Case of the Lost Card
Protecting our physical systems usually involves some type of security at the office. For many of this, we have some type of key card system. Andy Warren asks today how you handle things and does it work well.
Introduction to SQL Server 2014 CTP1 Memory-Optimized Tables
There are a number of new features that became available with SQL Server 2014. One of the more exciting features is the new Memory-Optimized tables. In this article Greg Larson explores how to create Memory-Optimized tables, and what he's found during his initial exploration of using this new type of table.
Networking at the PASS Summit: First timers
The PASS Summit is just over a week away, and one again Andy Warren and I are hosting a networking dinner on Monday night. This is a free, informal event to help people get to know each other. Whether you are new to the community or have been to many events, you’re welcome to attend.
Execute As
Learn how you can use Execute As in a stored procedure to control permissions. This article includes an example that limits access to encryption routines for users.
Red Gate to respond instantly to user requests at SQL in the City Charlotte and PASS 2013
Red Gate is shipping new features and fixes this week, based on requests from attendees at SQL in the City Charlotte and PASS Summit 2013.
Blogs
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Restoring On Top II
I have a database, DNRTest, that has a number of tables and other objects in it. The other day, I was trying to mock up a test and ran this code on the same server:
-- run yesterday CREATE DATABASE DNRTest2 GO USE DNRTest2 GO CREATE TABLE NewTable (id INT) GOToday, I realize that I need a copy of DNRTest for another mockup, and I run this:
-- run today USE Master BACKUP DATABASE DNRTest TO DISK = 'dnrtest.bak' GO RESTORE DATABASE DNRTest2 FROM DISK = 'dnrtest.bak' WITH REPLACEWhat happens? See possible answers