When you migrate a database, it can be useful to prove that you moved all the data and didn’t miss any transactions. Learn how to use a tail log backup in a migration scenario.
Learn what a Stack Dump is in SQL Server and watch a demo where I cause a stack dump against a test SQL Server instance under load. Learn how to find information about stack dumps on your SQL Server, and how to escalate them when required.
When you’re a Junior DBA, it’s really hard to take in all the information out there.
Learn about write ahead logging: the concept that can help you make sense of recovery models and backup strategies in SQL Server. This is a foundational concept that helps you understand how SQL Server works.
1960 was the most popular year to name your baby ‘Dino’, with 386 Dinos born.
Will cloud services render DBAs obsolete? Does the cloud mean that developers will use less of SQL Server? In this post I talk about the future of database administration and give tips on strategizing your career.
I recently received a question from a vendor about databases created by software vendors.
You need to release schema changes while the SQL Server is in use. Learn why code generation tools write odd scripts and how to stay sane amid rapid releases in this 28 minute video… or scroll down to read a summary.
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