“Can I just test it in Prod?” Build a Local SQL Server 2022 AG with Docker and PowerShell
We all know developing/testing in Prod is frowned upon, and none of us have ever done it. The temptation is always there,
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Author: Kyle Burwell
“Is anyone still using this database?” How to find stagnant databases
“Is anyone still using this database?” I have been asked this question a surprising number of times lately. The answer
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Why use PowerShell when you can use T-SQL?
Why use PowerShell? I’ve lost count of how many times I have been asked this question. Most of the time,
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Track Database File Sizes with PowerShell: A Quick Guide for DBAs
Database files (mdf, nds, ldfs, etc.) can get out of hand quickly and easily, leading to issues down the road.
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A Common Misconception About SQL Server Backups
The misconception about SQL Server backups: file-level backups are the same thing or as good as a native SQL Server backup of the database.
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