How do I automatically respond to mirrored database failovers?
Automatic Failover - an incomplete solution
Automatic failover with Database Mirroring is great, but what about all of the other things that...
2008-08-18
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Blog Posts
IndyTechFest Update - Aug 18, 2008
Just had a note from John Magnabosco, the schedule for the event on Oct 4, 2008 has been published. I'll...
2008-08-18
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Show off your company
I was looking for editorial content and ran across The Planet Blog, from The Planet, a hosting company. I was...
2008-08-18
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SQLSaturday #9 in Greenville, SC on Oct 11, 2008
Paul Waters and team from the SQL Server Innovators Guild have decided to host a SQLSaturday at ECPI Greenville, SC...
2008-08-18
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Database administration culture
"Culture", according to Merriam-Webster Dictionary http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/culture, has one definition as
"the set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes an...
2008-08-16
1,830 reads
August Charlotte SQL Server User Group Meeting Announcement
The Charlotte SQL Server User Group meeting will be held online on August 20th at 12 Noon (EDT). They'll have...
2008-08-15
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TechEd Online
I'm glad I'm not this slow, or maybe it's timed for the SQL Server release, but my TechEd Online panel,...
2008-08-15
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[OFF-TOPIC] "Geek" Comics I Follow
Like a lot of folks my age (in their 30s), I grew up on comics, both comic strips in the...
2008-08-14
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How Long Is Your Receipt?
Part of running a businness is deciding when and where to spend your hard earned cash. It's interesting to look...
2008-08-14
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2008-08-13
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Blogs
Ramblings about data communities and your contributions, no excuses
By DataOnWheels
I have been active in the data community throughout my career. I have met...
SQL Server Journey till 2025 (brief)
By Vinay Thakur
Quick Summary for Microsoft SQL Server till 2025, I am fortunate to be part...
Building Power BI Reports: Desktop vs Fabric
By James Serra
Why this comparison feels confusing If you’re a Power BI report author who’s just...
Forums
Having a Little Fun at SQL Server Central
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Designing SQL Server Pipelines That Are Ready for AI Before You Actually Need AI
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String Similarity I
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Question of the Day
String Similarity I
On SQL Server 2025, when I run this, what is returned?
SELECT EDIT_DISTANCE_SIMILARITY('SQL Server', 'MySQL') See possible answers