Tag Archives: sql server

Attaching an MDF with no Log (AdventureWorks)

Posted on February 27, 2013 by way0utwest

Attaching an MDF file without an LDF file can be a little tricky. I had to go through this recently when I downloaded the AdventureWorks2008R2 database, which was just an MDF file. I know I’ve done this before, but I … Continue reading →

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Fix the Little Things

Posted on February 21, 2013 by way0utwest

I thought this was a great blog post and it got me to read, even though it’s a topic I know about, have written about, and didn’t think the post would reveal anything amazing: Finding Fragmentation Of An Index And Fixing … Continue reading →

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Off to Redmond

Posted on February 18, 2013 by way0utwest

Actually I’m off to Bellevue this week for the annual MVP Summit that Microsoft puts on each year. This is a conference, with over 1000 MVPs attending where we get the chance to hear presentations and interact with the developers … Continue reading →

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Database Maintenance Essentials – Oracle Training Days

Posted on February 11, 2013 by way0utwest

Presented at Oracle Training Days, 2013 Abstract: SQL Server requires a minimal level of maintenance to ensure that the platform functions at an optimum level without any unnecessary outages or problems. This talk will look at the basics of the … Continue reading →

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