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Your First Week as a DBA

Posted on March 19, 2014 by way0utwest

Summary: There are many accidental DBAs as well as people new to SQL Server who are assigned the responsibility of managing a database system. Learn about the most important things for you to examine on your first week. Abstract: Developers, … Continue reading →

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#sqlhelp

Posted on March 13, 2014 by way0utwest

I know that Twitter is really representative of only a fraction of the people in the world, and arguably it’s not even a good representation of any group because it’s a self-selective group that chooses to share thoughts, ideas, news, … Continue reading →

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A True SQL OS

Posted on March 12, 2014 by way0utwest

Today’s editorial was originally published on Aug 26, 2009. It is being re-run as Steve is on vacation. I have heard a number of talks from SQL Server developers at Microsoft that refer to the internal SQL Server database engine … Continue reading →

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T-SQL Tuesday #52 – Arguments

Posted on March 11, 2014 by way0utwest

It’s time for T-SQL Tuesday, this month hosted by Michael J Swart, our artistic DBA in the community. I love Michael’s pictures, and enjoy the time I get to chat with him at events. His invitation this month for #52 … Continue reading →

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