Daily Archives: January 13, 2017

New Video Cards

Posted on January 13, 2017 by way0utwest

When I want to upgrade hardware, I usually turn to Glenn Berry for advice. He’s the person I know that really watches, examines, and evaluates computer hardware. He gives good advice and upgrades often, so he actually uses the latest … Continue reading →

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Do I have a Database Master Key in a database? #SQLNewBlogger

Posted on January 13, 2017 by way0utwest

Another post for me that is simple and hopefully serves as an example for people trying to get blogging as #SQLNewBloggers. How can I tell if I have a Database Master Key in a database? It’s actually easy. I query … Continue reading →

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Securing Your Instances

Posted on January 13, 2017 by way0utwest

I wrote a post about finding the port number of a SQL instance using PowerShell. Almost immediately I was taken to task by someone that noted port scanners can easily find SQL ports, so it’s silly to move off 1433. … Continue reading →

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Installing the SQL Clone Agent and the VC++ Runtime

Posted on January 13, 2017 by way0utwest

I was trying to get SQL Clone working recently and had an issue with the Agent. If you haven’t looked at SQL Clone, it’s a really cool product from Redgate that’s in beta right now. It will help you build … Continue reading →

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