Use the SQL Server script generator wizard to copy database schema, data and all objects, then run the large script with SQLCMD on the new instance.
SQL Assessment API Findings: From Scan to Action
SQL Assessment API findings can guide a health review, provided the scan’s scope and evidence are clear. I separate collection problems from recommendations before deciding what to change. A short list is useful only when I know what was checked.
SQL Server Health Check: Six Checks to Prioritize
A SQL Server health check becomes useful when its findings lead to a clear, justified next step. I start with recovery and access risks before tuning preferences. A warning deserves investigation, but it does not automatically justify a server change.
ROWS vs RANGE in Window Frames: Why Running Totals Differ
Compare ROWS vs RANGE for running totals, handle tied sort values, write explicit frames, and check worktable reads on your server.
Diagnosing a Frozen Server With the Dedicated Admin Connection
The dedicated admin connection provides a narrow emergency path to a stalled SQL Server; prepare remote access and keep diagnostics light.
XML sql:column: Compare XML With a Relational Value
XML sql:column passes a typed relational value into XQuery. Keep node existence separate from a missing document and a scalar Boolean.
SQL SERVER – Performance Improvement with of Executing Stored Procedure with Result Sets in SQL Server 2012
How fast are result sets in SQL Server 2012 compared with a temp table? I ran both methods and compared their execution plans to answer a reader.