Utilizing fn_virtualfilestats
In this example, we will attempt to get some statistical information on file-group utilization to assist us with IO monitoring.
2002-12-04
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Administration
2002-11-27
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2002-11-22
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How to Diagnose and Fix Wait Locks
This article by new columnist Cathan Kirkwood shows you how to find wait locks and eliminate them.
2002-11-21
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Review of Real-World SQL-DMO
Andy takes a look at the new book on DMO and likes what he sees - "great book for beginner and intermediate DMO users!". We've been supporters of DMO for a while and we're glad to see a new book on the subject. Read the review, add your comments, buy the book!
2002-11-19
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Removing Orphan Users from All Databases on Server
In this article by Greg Larsen, he shows you how to remove those pesky orphaned users that can be a security risk after restoring to a new server.
2002-11-18
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Move Your Master
How often do you move your master database? Hopefully never, but this article looks at an easy technique should you need to perform this trick.
2002-11-12
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Worst Practice - Not Having An Archive Plan For Each Table
We're curious to see what our readers have to say about this one! How many of us have tables accruing data that won't be used and/or isn't of any value? At what point do we get rid of it to free up resources?
2002-11-11
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SQL Server Notification Services Documentation
Microsoft has released the "Books Online" equivalent for Notification Services. Browse through and take a look to see if this service is useful to you.
2002-11-01
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Hidden Connections
Ever have strange DTS errors after moving a package? You changed all the connection strings, but still get connection errors. Steve Jones did and tracked down one potential culprit.
2002-10-29
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Blogs
Using CAT for Testing of Data Agents
In last months one of the scenarios where you can use AI has been...
Are you getting value from your reporting?
By ChrisJenkins
Do you spend so long manipulating your data into something vaguely useful that you...
The Book of Redgate: SQL Server Central
By Steve Jones
It was neat to stumble on this in the book, a piece by me,...
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Backup to Immutable Storage
In SQL Server 2025, a backup can be made on Azure Immutable Storage. What changes in how the backup is created?
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