Tag Archives: sql server

SQL Server on Linux

Posted on March 15, 2016 by way0utwest

Years ago I wrote an April Fools story about SQL Server running on Linux. For years, this was one of the most popular referrals at SQLServerCentral from Google as many people apparently wanted to get SQL Server on Linux. Well, my … Continue reading →

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Converting SQL Backup Files to MTF

Posted on March 8, 2016 by way0utwest

I got a copy of some backup files recently and needed to restore them. However, I don’t have SQL Backup installed on all my instances. It’s not a big deal to install it, but since this is a one-off, I … Continue reading →

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The Data Driven Event

Posted on March 8, 2016 by way0utwest

This Thursday, March 10, 2016, at 10am, EST, MIcrosoft will host Data Driven, a live virtual conference. This is slated to be the launch event for SQL Server 2016, though there has been no information released about whether this is also … Continue reading →

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Restoring a Striped Backup–#SQLNewBlogger

Posted on March 7, 2016 by way0utwest

Another post for me that is simple and hopefully serves as an example for people trying to get blogging as #SQLNewBloggers. Recently I uncompressed some SQL Backup Pro files. Since multiple threads were used to make the backup, I ended … Continue reading →

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