What Do You Want to Know About I/O?
Steve Jones is looking forward to learning more about I/O. There is a panel of experts, taking questions at SQL Intersection in a few weeks.
SQL Server 2012 Integration Services - PowerShell-Based Project Deployment
You have the option of using PowerShell when automating management of SQL Server 2012 Integration Services. While this functionality is not as straightforward as those accustomed to traditional PowerShell cmdlets might expect, the steps required to accomplish the most common SSIS administrative tasks follow a relatively consistent pattern.
A Good Security Response
Evernote recently had a security incident and forced all users to reset their passwords. Many people thought this was a good response to a security incident. Would your company act in a similar manner?
Data Mining SQLIO Results
Learn how to use Analysis Services Data Mining to identify the influence of RAID level and IO Pattern on Latency.
Red Gate brings SQL in the City back to London for the third year running
Data professionals are invited to attend Red Gate’s free SQL in the City event for a day of SQL Server training in London.
SQL Server's Auto Update Statistics Async Option
I have been trying to tune my SQL Server and I noticed a few database settings for statistics. I also read the previous tip on automatic statistics updates. Could you please describe the Auto Create Statistics Async option? How is this configured and when should I use it and when should I avoid using it?
Car Data
Today's automobiles might collect more data than you think. All that might data gives us opportunities to find new and interesting ways to use this data with software.
Stairway to SQL PowerShell Level 5: SQL Server PowerShell Building Blocks
You should be on your way with PowerShell with the previous levels and now the topic shifts to using Functions and Assemblies built in to .NET for use with automation. This topic will be used in your PowerShell adventures throughout your career and this Stairway.
What Counts for a DBA: Laziness
Louis Davidson is willing to bet that a relatively small handful of lazy people have done more for the world than all of the hard working people combined.
Data Science Laboratory System - Instrumentation
It is sensible to check the performance of different solutions to data analysis in 'lab' conditions. Measurement by instrumentation makes it easier to develop systems that are efficient.
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SQL Server Showing Out of Space But Plenty of Drive Space
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Creating a JSON Document IV
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Restoring Azure Key Vault Keys and Validating SQL Server TDE Recovery: Level 7 of the Stairway to TDE
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Question of the Day
Creating a JSON Document IV
I have this data in a table called dbo.NFLTeams
TeamID TeamName City YearEstablished ------ -------- ---- --------------- 1 Cowboys Dallas 1960 2 Eagles Philadelphia 1933 3 Packers Green Bay 1919 4 Chiefs Kansas City 1960 5 49ers San Francisco 1946 6 Broncos Denver 1960 7 Seahawks Seattle 1976 8 Patriots New England 1960If I run this code, how many rows are returned?
SELECT YearEstablished, json_objectagg(city : TeamName) FROM dbo.NFLTeams GROUP BY YearEstablished;See possible answers