SQL: Different ways to generate sequence
There was a question from the op regarding adding a new column to a query output by generating the cyclic...
2017-02-09 (first published: 2017-02-06)
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Prashanth Jayaram
SQL Server 2016: JSON integration
Abstract
This article helps to explain the application of JSON data and the use of new SQL 2016 constructs that enable...
2017-01-23
5,361 reads
SQL Server: How to backup and replace text in all search string matching Stored Procedure(s)
Table of Contents
Problem Statement:-Solution:-Generate script for matching search string of all SP’s
Using sp_helptextUsing system view sys.proceduresGenerate modified SP’s scriptCreate Linked...
2017-01-12
1,315 reads
My Interview published on Microsoft Technet Blog
Wish you a Happy New Year to all the readers and technical enthusiasts!!!
https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/wikininjas/2017/01/02/interview-with-a-sql-server-expert-and-wiki-ninja-prashanth-jayaram/
My interview is published on the Microsoft Technet blog...
2017-01-03
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PowerShell : Monitoring and Notification – Disk Space Alerts
“Microsoft Technet Guru – Gold Medal Winning Article- Nov, 2016”
Abstract
Monitoring disk space utilization of server(s) is the critical and important job for...
2016-12-19
1,018 reads
SQL Server: Discuss Execute(SQL) At LinkedServer
Abstract
This article details the use of “Execute AT LinkedServer” clause. It’s best in some ways when you are trying to run...
2016-11-09
1,382 reads
SQL : How to Find Unused Indexes details
The Dynamic Management View (DMV) named sys.dm_db_index_usage_stats that track index usage details of the database. This DMV gives an information about...
2016-11-01
617 reads
PowerShell : CSV – Disk Space Report – Excel
Abstract
Monitoring disk space utilization of server(s) is a critical and important job for any administrator. Keeping things organized might improve...
2016-10-24
946 reads
PowerShell: Extending Modules – System Parameter measurement
The Microsoft Technet Guru Award (August 2016) winning article – Silver
PowerShell: Extending Modules – System Parameter measurement
PowerShell: Extending Modules – System Parameter measurement
Abstract
The...
2016-10-03
963 reads
SQL Server: Monitoring Disk Space with FSUTIL command line utility
Table of Contents
IntroductionPre-requisitesData flowEnable xp_cmdshellDownloadSQL CodeOutputConclusionReferencesSee Also
Introduction
This article talks about one of SQL method to fetch the disk usage details...
2016-09-27
1,469 reads
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Backing up the Database Encryption Key
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