Collecting Server Performance Metrics: PowerShell
In a recent post I wrote about collecting server performance metrics using Performance Monitor, a free utility built into Windows. With a little work up front, we are able...
2019-07-30
11 reads
Create New Azure VM with PowerShell
Every so often I set out to create new resources in my Azure subscription using the command line tools (PowerShell or CLI) just to keep up to date on...
2019-07-25 (first published: 2019-07-09)
419 reads
Collecting Server Performance Metrics: Performance Monitor
Whether you’re a DBA/administrator looking to tune a server, planning for hardware updates, or looking to make a move to the cloud there are a few key performance metrics...
2019-07-23
134 reads
Bring Your Own Key to Azure SQL Database TDE New UI
In a recent post I wrote about a new functionality for Azure SQL Database’s TDE feature: Bring Your Own Key....
2018-06-12 (first published: 2018-06-05)
1,886 reads
Azure PowerShell – List Virtual Machine Sizes
For those who use PowerShell to do things in Azure you will know that occasionally there is a parameter that...
2018-06-07 (first published: 2018-05-29)
1,772 reads
Bring Your Own Key to Azure SQL Database TDE New UI
In a recent post I wrote about a new functionality for Azure SQL Database’s TDE feature: Bring Your Own Key. At the time the only way to bring your...
2018-06-05
7 reads
Azure PowerShell – List Data Center Locations
Occasionally I will come across the need to use PowerShell for my day to day activities. One such need came...
2018-05-30 (first published: 2018-05-22)
2,181 reads
Azure PowerShell – List Virtual Machine Sizes
For those who use PowerShell to do things in Azure you will know that occasionally there is a parameter that you need to get right but are unsure of...
2018-05-29
72 reads
Azure PowerShell – List Data Center Locations
Occasionally I will come across the need to use PowerShell for my day to day activities. One such need came up this week when I was preparing to do...
2018-05-22
44 reads
Bring Your Own Key to Azure SQL Database TDE
I have previously written about using Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) with Azure Key Vaule as a great way to store and manage encryption keys for SQL Server. With Azure...
2018-05-22
10 reads
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Multiple Collations
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