Code: Fixing a Filtered Index Which is Causing Data Modifications to Fail
This question came up in a webcast recently: if a filtered index is causing data modifications to fail, does disabling the filtered index fix the problem?
Free Session! DBA vs Deadlock: How to Out-Index a Deadly Blocking Scenario
DBA vs Deadlock: How to Out-Index a Deadly Blocking Scenario
June 14, 2018 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM PST <- This is past, but no worries, it was recorded
Deadlocks strike fear into the hearts of even seasoned DBAs — but they don’t have to!
In this session, you’ll get the code to cause a sample deadlock in SQL Server. You’ll see how to interpret the deadlock graph to find out where the conflict lies, and how to design an index to make the deadlock disappear.
What is Deferred Name Resolution, and How Can It Go Wrong?
I got a question recently about why a particular bit of code was failing when running.
My first thought: oh, that’s probably related to… whatsitcalled.
Dear SQL DBA: Dealing With a Lack of Control
This week I discuss a question that I’ve gotten in many forms over the years - a lot of the scenarios are so specific that it’s hard to keep them anonymous, but they can be generalized as a bigger problem: how do I deal with being responsible for things that I can’t fully control?
Fake News about Auto Parameterization/Simple Parameterization
I saw a question on Twitter today that took me down a little rabbit hole. And when I go down rabbit holes, I like to blog about it! There’s a TLDR at the bottom of this post if you’re short on time.
Dear SQL DBA: Do DBAs Need a College Degree?
Our question this week comes from a database administrator who’s excited to be on a healthy career path, building their work experience, getting certified, and working with a more experienced mentor.
But they’re worried: will lacking a college degree block their career growth down the line?
Dear SQL DBA: How Do I Prepare for Certification Exams? (video)
In this episode, I talk about how to strategize for and prepare for Microsoft Certification exams, using the Database Fundamentals exam as an example.