Almost an MCSA
I took four beta tests earlier this year for SQL Server 2012. I had debated writing another book, and I’ve...
2012-06-25
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Blog Posts
And the results are in…..SQL Server 2012 beta exams
Well after being a bit late in trying to book the beta exams I managed to get three of the...
2012-06-25
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Goals – The end of one year, start of another
Just about a year ago, I talked about the importance of setting goals for yourself, both personally and professionally, making...
2012-06-25
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How to use a multidimensional cube with Power View
The requirements for Power View state that it can only use tabular models as data sources. So if you want to...
2012-06-25
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I’m speaking at the PASS Summit 2012
The PASS Summit 2012 schedule has been released, and I’m proud to announce that I’ve been selected to present a...
2012-06-25
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It’s that time of year…..Exceptional DBA Awards 2012
Being a 2011 finalist I felt I should try and rally all those who truly are exceptional to get their...
2012-06-25
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Join me at the PASS Summit
It seems just yesterday that we were all in Seattle together, getting a crash course in what’s new and exciting...
2012-06-25
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Join me at the PASS Summit
It seems just yesterday that we were all in Seattle together, getting a crash course in what’s new and exciting...
2012-06-25
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JSON and the NoSQL “advantage” over SQL Server
First what is JSON?
JSON: JavaScript Object Notation.
JSON is syntax for storing and exchanging text information, similar to XML.
JSON is smaller...
2012-06-25 (first published: 2012-06-14)
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Killing me softly with Service Broker…
A few days ago, I found a very interesting behavior regarding Service Broker on a
customer system. The main thing is...
2012-06-25
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Blogs
Day 2 at PASS Data Community Summit 2024
By Steve Jones
I missed blogging yesterday as I was on stage/backstage for quite a bit of...
PASS Summit 2024 – Wednesday
By Brian Kelley
A common theme in the PASS Summits I've attended is community and that's definitely...
Taming Database Challenges: Insights from Redgate Keynote
By Chris Yates
I am excited to cover the Microsoft Keynote on Day 2: Redgate Keynote: Simplifying...
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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