Enterprise Data World 2015 Recap
Last week I was fortunate enough to attend Enterprise Data World in Washington DC. I was not just at EDW as an attendee, I was also presenting two sessions. Since it was my first EDW that meant I had...
View ArticleHOW TO: Improve Database Performance Without Changing Code
I’ve stated before that great database performance starts with great database design. So, if you want a great database design you must find someone with great database experience. But where does a...
View ArticleSQL Server Identity Values Check
Very few users have any idea how many SQL Server identity values they have remaining on a column.The post SQL Server Identity Values Check appeared first on Thomas LaRock.If you liked this post then...
View Article15 Things That Didn’t Happen To Me In 2015
It’s that time of year again. It’s only natural for folks to wax nostalgic as 2015 fades into the sunset one final time.The post 15 Things That Didn’t Happen To Me In 2015 appeared first on Thomas...
View ArticleMigrating Data From a TDE Enabled SQL Server Database Without a Key
But our database has TDE enabled, shouldn’t our data at rest in the BACPAC be protected? Nope.The post Migrating Data From a TDE Enabled SQL Server Database Without a Key appeared first on Thomas...
View ArticleSQL Server 2016: What Time Is It?
Today I found that SQL 2016 introduces a function to help alleviate the issues we have when it comes to finding the current time.The post SQL Server 2016: What Time Is It? appeared first on Thomas...
View ArticleAdvanced Accidental Database Design
Next week (12th April, 2016) we will be doing a webinar for SolarWinds, Advanced Accidental Database Design, taking place at 9AM ET (13:00 UTC).The post Advanced Accidental Database Design appeared...
View ArticleWhy You’re Wrong: The Data Professional’s Guide To Contentious Issues
I’m here to put an end to the debates. Today we will examine the data professional's guide to contentious issues.The post Why You’re Wrong: The Data Professional’s Guide To Contentious Issues appeared...
View ArticleThe Server Draft
If you were given the chance to build the ultimate server, what would you draft first?The post The Server Draft appeared first on Thomas LaRock.If you liked this post then consider subscribing to the...
View ArticleHow To Survive A Database Disaster
I am here today to share with you my FOOLPROOF method that allows you and your business to SURVIVE any database disaster.The post How To Survive A Database Disaster appeared first on Thomas LaRock.If...
View ArticleHow To View Always Encrypted Data in SQL Server Management Studio
One of the shiny new features in SQL Server 2016 is Always Encrypted. Here's how you can view the plain text data inside of SQL Server Management Studio.The post How To View Always Encrypted Data in...
View ArticleSQL Server Identity Values Check on GitHub
Last year I blogged about a script that Karen López (blog | @datachick) and I wrote together to help you determine if you were running out of identity values.The post SQL Server Identity Values Check...
View ArticleThe 5 Deadly Data Management Sins
So, while the world’s collective media shine a light on the never-ending list of security breaches, I suggest that there are actually more common, and dare I say, even bigger threats that data...
View ArticleView BACPAC Files Using This One Weird Trick
I did not think it was possible to view the contents of a BACPAC file. However, last month while at SQL Bits I was reminded about this one weird trick to view the contents of a BACPAC file. The post...
View ArticleChanging Default Database File Locations in SQL Server 2016
At some point in your career as a data professional you will need to change the default database file locations in SQL Server 2016. The post Changing Default Database File Locations in SQL Server 2016...
View ArticleBook Review: VMware vSphere 6.5 Host Resources Deep Dive
My friend David Klee recommended that I add the book VMware vSphere 6.5 Host Resources Deep Dive to my bookshelf. The post Book Review: VMware vSphere 6.5 Host Resources Deep Dive appeared first on...
View ArticleKilling the “SQL Server is a Memory Hog” Myth
At least once a week I read or hear the familiar refrain, “SQL Server is a memory hog,” or “SQL Server uses all the memory.” The post Killing the “SQL Server is a Memory Hog” Myth appeared first on...
View ArticleWhat’s In Your Database?
I think we should all take time to ask ourselves the simple question, "What's in your database?" The post What’s In Your Database? appeared first on Thomas LaRock. If you liked this post then consider...
View ArticleThe Seven Samurai of SQL Server Data Protection
I want to help in the struggle against the adversaries. I’ve identified seven data security measures you can use. These ‘Seven Samurai’ will protect against all three possible attack vectors: data at...
View ArticleWhen to Use Row or Page Compression in SQL Server
A colleague asked me a very simple question: "How do I know to use row or page compression in SQL Server?" That's what this post is for, to help provide some clarity on row versus page compression....
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