Have you ever worked with an application that forgot to close its connections? Ever run out of connections on your SQL Server and had to manually go remove the ones that are not in use? This article will present a technique for keeping the database clean.
2001-05-07
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So, you've added a linked server and need information about it. There must be an easier way to fine information about your linked server and keep from walking to the server room.
2001-05-07
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Provides audience with information on cluster analysis algorithm.
2001-05-07
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A little known feature that SQL Server offers is linked servers. Linked servers give the developer the option to use distributed queries and are a vital part of SQL Server's scalability.
2001-05-06
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This article will show you some of the common problems fixed in service pack 3 for SQL Server 7.0 and how to rollback.
2001-05-04
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Need to make changes to table that is an article in a publication? Read this article to get step by step instructions on how to do it without doing a new snapshot!
2001-05-02
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Confused about the difference between using a DSN or DSN-less connection? This article by Andy warren explains the differences and offers some insight into when each is appropriate.
2001-05-02
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In this product review by Brad McGehee, he shows you how Coefficient helps you performance tune your database.
2001-05-02
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2001-05-01
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Did you know that the mean salary of a MCSE certified professional is $65,100, well above the industry standard (source MCP Magazine)? That's not including the long term benefits such as bonuses and promotions. No salary surveys have been conducted by Microsoft as of today for MCDBA certification. With the limited amount of MCDBA certified DBAs though, the demand far by out weighs the suply.
2001-05-01
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By Steve Jones
I missed blogging yesterday as I was on stage/backstage for quite a bit of...
By Brian Kelley
A common theme in the PASS Summits I've attended is community and that's definitely...
By Chris Yates
I am excited to cover the Microsoft Keynote on Day 2: Redgate Keynote: Simplifying...
Generative AI is revolutionizing various industries by streamlining operations and enhancing creativity. In marketing,...
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In my SQL Server 2022 database, I run this:
USE Sales; GO CREATE DATABASE ENCRYPTION KEY WITH ALGORITHM = AES_256 ENCRYPTION BY SERVER CERTIFICATE MyServerCert; GOThis works, but I want to prepare for the future and potential issues. How do I back up my DEK? See possible answers