Will Assaf


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Updated training list for a new DBA

Met an eager young volunteer at SQLSatBR over the weekend who inspired me to update a blog post that hadn't been refreshed in a few years. See the [UPDATED] Training...

2023-08-18 (first published: )

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SQLSat Baton Rouge 2023!

Looking forward to #jambalaya at #SQLSatBR on July 29! Register today: sqlsatbr.comI hope to see as many people as possible that weekend, I'll be there at the Friday night...

2023-07-22 (first published: )

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SQL Server 2022 Administration Inside Out

SQL Server 2022 Administration Inside Out is now available for pre-order from Microsoft Press. This book is far more than a quick update. We've rewritten and refreshed large portions of...

2023-03-25 (first published: )

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Speaking at SQLSaturday MN 2022

Thanks all for joining me for two sessions at SQLSaturday Minnesota 2023, and for great feedback and questions. I'm always a big supporter of SQLSaturday events whenever I can...

2022-12-04 (first published: )

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Focus on Core Skills

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Core skills depends on the position, but the point is that ensuring you have...

A New Word: Zverism

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SQL Server Source Control on a $0 Budget

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The Source Control Dilemma Every DBA has been there. Trying to keep track of...

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Local Storage Options

I'm setting up a SQL Server 2019 instance and we are planning on using SMB storage for our database files. However, the file share isn't ready, so the idea is to use the \127.0.0.1dbfile as the location to start and then move these files to the remote server. Can I do this?

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