The Importance of Asking Questions
Questioning is the art of learning. Learning to ask important questions is the best evidence of understanding there is, far surpassing the
June 8, 2021
Category: SQL Server
Ticking Timebombs: Object Ownership and System Databases Gone Wrong
Our Health Check is a great starting point with our clients. It tells us a lot about their instances, such
May 18, 2021
T-SQL Tips and Solutions, Part 1
When writing T-SQL code, I find there are certain routines I do over and over again. Like, inserting data into
May 13, 2021
A SQL Server Microsoft Certified Master, a Jedi, and a Mandalorian walk into a cantina…
Not so long ago in a galaxy around the corner… Dramatis Personae Grenz Bahol, a Jedi Master from Sulon Randy
May 4, 2021
Mainstream Support for SQL Server 2016 SP2 Ending this Summer — Are You Ready?
Where has the time gone? According to Microsoft’s timetable, mainstream support for SQL Server 2016 SP2 ends on Tuesday, July
April 19, 2021
How To: Configure Read-Only Routing for Availability Groups
At SSG, we work with Always On availability groups (AGs) every day. Most of our clients who have implemented AGs
March 10, 2021
SQL Server Management Studio vs. Azure Data Studio
The other day I opened SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) on my laptop. It had been some time since I
February 23, 2021
Skill Up or Give Up: Azure Data Studio or Bust
One of the things I have found over the years is that it is easy to get into a rut
February 22, 2021
Enabling SQL Server Always Encrypted
Overview There are times when you must protect and secure data within SQL Server . SQL Server Always Encrypted is a feature
February 18, 2021
Keeping Up with Server OS Maintenance
Server OS maintenance is an important step in the health of your SQL Server environment. Everyone knows that, but no one
January 25, 2021