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SQL SERVER – Getting Started with Project Versions in the SSIS Catalog – Notes from the Field #106

Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
Notes from the Field, SQL Server, SSIS
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[Notes from Pinal]: We are human and we make mistakes. However, sometimes mistakes are so big that we can’t reverse it. Version control is our rescue when we make mistakes. In my life I have been fortunate few times when I deleted something important and version controlled saved me. Similarly, for SSIS Catalog version control is very important as well.

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SQL SERVER – Easy Way to Import and Export SQL Server Data

Pinal Dave
SQL
Devart, SQL Scripts, SQL Server
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I know from my personal experience that many SQL Server novice users have issues while uploading and downloading data in various formats. In my practice, this kind of tasks arise very often. I would prefer to automate the process for the recurrent tasks, if the file structure is not going to be changed. I can create a SSIS package, deploy it on a server and then schedule one through the SQL Agent.

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Interview Question of the Week #048 – How to Move TempDB to Another Drive?

Pinal Dave
SQL, SQL Interview Questions and Answers, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks
SQL Scripts, SQL TempDB
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In a recent interview when the interviewer asked interview that TempDB can be moved to a different drive,  the candidate was extremely surprised. For the benefits of the interviewee who did not know the answer, I have written this blog post. Question: How to move TempDB to another drive? Answer:…
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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 94 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.

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