DBA in training: SQL Server high availability options
DBAs must make sure data is highly available, and there are many SQL Server high availability options. Pamela Mooney discusses those options in this article.
2021-06-07
dba
Considerations for Running SQL Server on Kubernetes
In this article we discuss deploying SQL Server containers / images using Azure Kubernetes Cluster.
2021-04-01
Recruiting DBAs for DevOps
DBAs are in great demand, but what if you are recruiting a DBA for DevOps? Mike Cuppett explains how to hire and train the right DBA for the job.
2021-03-12
SQL Server DBA Utility Dashboard
Create a quick application that stores your favorite queries that you can use to quickly connect to any server and return the results.
2021-03-08
DBA in training: SQL Server under the hood
In this article of the series, Pamela Mooney explains the architecture of SQL Server under the hood, including some query anti-patterns to avoid.
2021-02-23
Mastering TempDB: The basics
Mastering TempDB is a critical skills for SQL Server DBAs. In this article, Monica Rathbun explains the basics of TempDB including configuration.
2021-02-19
SQL Server triggers: The good and the scary
SQL Server triggers are another tool in your DBA or Dev toolbox. Edward Pollack explains what can go wrong with triggers and how to correct those issues.
2021-02-18
SQL Update Statement with Join in SQL Server vs Oracle vs PostgreSQL
In this article we look at the different SQL syntax you need to use when updating data when joining tables for SQL Server, Oracle and PostgreSQL.
2021-01-29
DBA in training: Know your server’s limits
Comparing current performance to baselines helps DBAs know when there’s a problem. In this article, Pamela Mooney describes how to measure the physical resources drive space, latency, memory, and CPU.
2021-01-06
DBA in training: Backups, SLAs, and restore strategies
There are a handful of options when backing up SQL Server databases. A DBA must understand the differences and come up with a plan that protects the organisation’s data. In this article, Pamela Mooney explains service level agreements, recovery models, and some strategies to ensure that the data can be restored quickly.
2020-12-09
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How to Run Databases on Kubernetes: An 8-Step Guide
In this step-by-step tutorial, learn how to run MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and other stateful...
Episode 11 of Simple Talks: Oracle
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The 11th episode is now live, recorded a few weeks ago at the PASS...
A New Word: Mornden
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mornden – n. the self-container pajama universe shared by two people on a long...
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Announcing SQL Server 2025
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Question of the Day
Running Steve's Code
Can you run this code in any of your SQL Server 2019 databases without error?
CREATE OR ALTER PROCEDURE [dbo].[StevesAmazingProc]
AS
SELECT Consumer_ID ,
Trend_Category ,
Bit_Trace
FROM NewWorldDB.dbo.MarketTrend;
GO See possible answers