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  1. SQL Karaoke is getting sponsored, and you get the benefits

    So this year for the first time ever we have some sponsors for SQL Karaoke at the SQL PASS summit. A few fine companies have offered to open up the bar for our enjoyment. There will be a limited number of wristbands available for drinks, so be sure to find ...

  2. Backup Verification, Statistical Sampling, And You

    I'm always eager to expand my knowledge about SQL Server and I have a list of about 10 SQL-related blogs that I check on a daily basis. I've picked up lots of good info from them and occasionally, I'll come across something that sticks in my head ...

  3. How to prevent blocking in your SQL Server database

    As a SQL Server DBA, usually the largest databases in size and in number of users that I had to manage was an ERP database, such as Microsoft Dynamics AX. And because these types of database typically have a lot of users, database blocking was a major concern. This would ...

  4. Mising MSI or MSP files while installing SQL Server service packs

    Last week we were applying SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 4 (SP4) on one of the instances. While patching the Database Services, the following screen popped up. This issue is very well known by know. SQL Server update fails because of missing cached .msi files in C:\WINDOWS\Installer folder ...

  5. Cloud probably isn’t going to be a very good backup solution for you

    Back on July 19th, there was a blog post that I was pointed to which talked about tossing your backup solution and using cloud for your backup instead. Basically the points which are made are that because someone else is now holding your data you don’t have to worry ...

  6. Great Tools for Formatting T-SQL

    I have a big rant I add to….well, to every single SQL session I give. That rant is on formatting code. You see, (I say,) you can’t even begin to understand or optimize a query if it’s not formatted…and by “formattted”, I mean breaking out query ...

  7. PASS 2011 Countdown – 4 Weeks To Go

    One week down and we are now 4-weeks from this years PASS Summit. Hopefully, you have already registered for the summit. If not, let’s get that out of the way first by clicking on the image below… If you aren’t convinced and haven’t registered yet, take a ...

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