New SQL Monitor Custom Metric: Untrusted Check Constraints

This metric returns the number of check constraints that have their is_not_trusted flag set to 1 in the sys.check_constraints table. Untrusted constraints force SQL Server to construct less efficient query plans, because it doesn’t know enough about the kind of data contained in the table. This can point to a data integrity issue which should be investigated.

SQL Saturday #214 Louisville KY

Join us for a free day of SQL Server training and networking in Louisville Kentucky on July 13.

This SQL Saturday event also has 2 paid pre-con all day sessions on July 12 presented by Dave Fackler and Bill Pearson.

Free eBook - Control Your Transaction Log so it Doesn't Control You

Download your free copy of SQL Server Transaction Log Management and see why understanding how log files work can make all the difference in a crisis.

New SQL Monitor Custom Metric: Database Autogrowth

This metric for Red Gate SQL Monitor measures the number of database autogrowth events (data file or log file) in the last hour. Too many autogrowth events causes disk fragmentation which requires a change in the autogrowth settings of a database.

SQL Server Luxembourg User Group

Come join the SQL Server Luxembourg UG for free training and networking on June 27th at 5:30pm. Soren Nielsen will take a Deep Dive into SQL Server 2012’s “Always On” High Availability technology. This will be followed by Vern Rabe of the SQL User Group in Portland, Oregon, presenting “Data Types - Think You Know It All? Think Again”.

SQL Saturday #226 - South Florida

SQLSaturday is a training event for SQL Server professionals and those wanting to learn about SQL Server. This event will be held Jun 29 2013 in Davie, FL. Admittance to this event is free, all costs are covered by donations and sponsorships. Please register soon as seating is limited, and let friends and colleages know about the event.

Attention users running SQL Server 2008 & 2008 R2!

Updates to the latest CUs for SQL Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008 R2 from Aaron Bertrand.

PASS Data Architecture Virtual Chapter presents Steve Simon

On Thursday June 20 at 12 noon Central time, Steve Simon will discuss the challenges of designing financial warehouses.

SQL Saturday #229 - Dublin

SQL Saturday Dublin is hosting a two-day training event covering SQL Server 2012, Business Intelligence, Database Administration and Personal Development. The free training event will be Saturday June 22 2013, and three preconference sessions (not free) will take place the 21st.

Help us improve SQL Source Control

We've been working really hard on SQL Source Control, and need your input. We're currently working on suggestions from our user forum and on an updated migrations feature that supports all source control systems and works across branches. We'd love it if you could spare 10 minutes to complete this survey. If you complete the survey by Friday June 14, you could win a $100 Amazon voucher. There are two up for grabs!