The client needed a robust method for generating complex passwords directly within their SQL Server database. Let us see today.
SQL SERVER – Setting up a Robust Password Policy
Today’s topic of Setting up a Password Policy often emerges during my Comprehensive Database Performance Health Check consultations.
Calculating Extended Internal Rate of Return (XIRR) in SQL Server with T-SQL
The Extended Internal Rate of Return (XIRR) is a metric to calculate the annualized rate of return for a series of irregularly timed flows.
Solving Quadratic Equations with T-SQL
I often find myself teaching mathematics to my daughter, and recently, she has been diving into the realm of Quadratic Equations.
SQL SERVER – Writing Function for The Rule of 72
I had a fascinating side conversation with a client that introduced me to a financial concept called the Rule of 72. Let us learn today.
Trace Flags 1117 and 1118 No Longer Required since SQL Server 2016
In this blog post, we will discuss the recent implementation of trace flags 1117 and 1118 by a client when it is not required since 2016
SQL SERVER – Troubleshooting Non-Yielding Scheduler Issues
During the engagement, I encountered a critical issue related to non-yielding schedulers in their SQL Server environment.
Pinal Dave is an SQL Server Performance Tuning Expert and independent consultant with over 22 years of hands-on experience. He holds a Masters of Science degree and numerous database certifications.
Pinal has authored 14 SQL Server database books and 100Â Pluralsight courses. To freely share his knowledge and help others build their expertise, Pinal has also written more than 5,800 database tech articles on his blog at https://blog.sqlauthority.com.
Pinal is an experienced and dedicated professional with a deep commitment to flawless customer service. If you need help with any SQL Server Performance Tuning Issues, please feel free to reach out at pinal@sqlauthority.com.
Pinal is also a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1) and CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2).
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