Is the DBA Title Dying?
Titles are very important to many people. Steve wonders if the main title many of us use will go away.
2018-04-04
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Editorial
2018-04-03
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2018-04-02
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SQL Server Authenticated Users, why are we still using them?
AD Authentication in SQL Server has been around for a long time, so why do we still use SQL Authentication?
2018-03-30
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2018-03-29
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The Nightmare Letter
The GDPR may bring nightmare letters like the one linked to from the editorial.
2022-06-03 (first published: 2018-03-28)
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Small Changes and Big Impacts
Using new features and changing code can cause problems in your environment. Always test to be sure that the impact is acceptable.
2018-03-27
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2018-03-26
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Ad Hoc Logs
We often make changes to production systems in an ad hoc manner. Steve asks how much auditing we might have in place.
2018-03-23
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More SQL Server Updates
Updates this week for SQL 2014, 2016, 2017 and SSMS have Steve thinking about the pace of patching.
2018-03-22
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Blogs
Learning Database Design and Power BI Performance
I spend my days working on and managing SQL Server instances—working days at least,...
Free SQL Training: Dive into Databases This December!
Want to learn SQL and get some real practice this December? Check out the...
Monday Monitor Tips: CIS Compliant
By Steve Jones
A new feature added to Redgate Monitor Enterprise automatically. CIS compliance is something many...
Forums
Merry Christmas 2025
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The Reindeer Count
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Events of System_health extended event serious or not
I have listed the event names present in my system_health extended event report. Based...
Question of the Day
The Reindeer Count
How many reindeer does Santa have pulling his sleigh? (according to the famous song) Hint, the answers are not base 10.
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