More General and Less SQL
Many DBAs liken their roles to being a mechanic, and with everything under the hood of SQL Server these days I think an F1 mechanic is an apt comparison.
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SQL Server Trace Flags
Nobody likes surprises when it comes to upgrading or migrating SQL Server instances. Trace flags get set and forgotten. I’m hoping that this post will help people to remember.
Why You’re Wrong: The Data Professional’s Guide To Contentious Issues
I’m here to put an end to the debates. Today we will examine the data professional’s guide to contentious issues.
Advanced Accidental Database Design
Next week (12th April, 2016) we will be doing a webinar for SolarWinds, Advanced Accidental Database Design, taking place at 9AM ET (13:00 UTC).
Microsoft MVP For Eight Straight
I am not able to explain why I am considered an MVP and others are not.
SQL Server Linked Server Connection Test
As time passes and systems pass from one administer to another details of the installations can be lost. No matter how great your documentation and change control process might be there always seems to be something that gets forgotten.
