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Can Auditing Fail?

Posted on May 5, 2015 by way0utwest

I saw someone’s list of requirements for a SQL Server auditing system recently that included many of the standard items most of us would want. DDL changes should be captured, along with configuration alterations. The performance impact should be low, … Continue reading →

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VMware and DBAs

Posted on May 1, 2015 by way0utwest

Disclosure: I’m a VMware fan and run it on my laptop. I definitely prefer it to other hypervisors. This workshop and all travel expenses was also paid for entirely by VMware. I was fortunate and grateful to be invited out … Continue reading →

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Finding Problem Code

Posted on May 1, 2015 by way0utwest

Performance of a SQL Server seems to be one of the main concerns for most developers and DBAs. We are under pressure to constantly squeeze more performance out of our applications and reduce the time it takes for users to … Continue reading →

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Is It Time to Upgrade?

Posted on April 30, 2015 by way0utwest

There was a post from the SQL Server Data Platform Advisor the other day that noted it’s been almost 10 years since SQL Server 2005 was released and it’s time to upgrade. At least, if you want to remain in support. Microsoft … Continue reading →

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