Tag Archives: administration

The Demo Setup–Attaching Databases with Powershell

Posted on March 16, 2015 by way0utwest

I found another use for Powershell, one actually suggested by someone else: attaching specific SQL Server databases. TL;DR I have a script that detaches all user databases from a SQL Server instance and then reattches certain ones. Full script at … Continue reading →

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Starting a New Job

Posted on February 12, 2015 by way0utwest

I’ve had practice here, and was reminded of this when I ran across this thread on starting a new job. In my career, I’ve had far too many employers. I’d like to think it’s not my fault, but after having double digit … Continue reading →

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You Better Learn to Work at Scale

Posted on January 29, 2015 by way0utwest

Early in my career, I worked on a large Novell Netware installation. We bought a server that was about 1/4 the size of a modern rack, which contained a number of blade slots each holding some type of hardware: CPUs, disk adapters, … Continue reading →

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Taking Care of Things Today

Posted on January 18, 2015 by way0utwest

I get the weekly SQLskills newsletter, which I always find interesting. There’s usually a video on a topic that teaches me something, and as an avid reader, I enjoy hearing about the books that Paul Randal has read. However the main part is called … Continue reading →

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