SQL RNNR
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Jason Brimhall has 15+ years of experience in IT and has worked with SQL Server starting with SQL Server 6.5. He has experience in performance tuning, high transaction environments, large environments, and VLDBs. He is currently a database architect and an MCITP for SQL 2008. You can read his articles on this blog.
SQL RNNR
2y ago
Be mindful of advice. Give an ear to those offering it. Just be mindful, there is no need to accept the advice, but it is wise to at least listen ..read more
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2y ago
This is a very simple introduction into the creation of an Extended Event session using a template for Azure SQL DB. I demonstrate the use of the GUI to configure the session quickly and then to subsequently script that configuration before creating the session ..read more
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2y ago
Source control is quintessential to a productive development environment. A well maintained and organized source control system is akin to having known-good database backups. Having the right tools to interface with source control is just as important ..read more
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2y ago
Bulk insert can be an extremely helpful tool to help ingest data into SQL Server efficiently. Sometimes, it is necessary to capture metrics in regards to the bulk insert in order to understand the who, when, and potentially why related to the insert process ..read more
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2y ago
Every Database has a DBO or database owner set. Sometimes the owner is invalid, while most of the time the DBO is perfectly normal. It is easy to ignore whether a valid DBO is set or not. And then something breaks and you have to validate it. This article addresses the easy fix to validate the DBO ..read more
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2y ago
Checkpoints are essential in SQL Server to help with the durability and reliability of data persisted in the database. When done right, you barely even notice them and performance is groovy. Sadly, checkpoints can be a symptom of a problem and poor performance ..read more
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2y ago
In this article, I have shown the importance of performing three different validation tests against your Availability Group Endpoints. Each test also demonstrates what can be run in the event the validation test fails ..read more
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3y ago
Application timeouts can be surprising little problems causing grey hairs. Never fear, this article with the XEvents session I shared are the perfect solution ..read more
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3y ago
Linked Servers can certainly provide an enigma to your finely tuned Database environment. In this article, I share how to decrypt that enigma via XEvents ..read more
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3y ago
These are a few simple queries to help you along your way to becoming better acquainted w/ XEvents in Azure SQL. These queries will make XEvents easier for you ..read more