Simple-Talk.com has published my very first article on their site. This article is introducing Change Data Capture – the new concept introduced in SQL Server 2008. Change Data Capture records INSERTs, UPDATEs, and DELETEs applied to SQL Server tables, and makes a record available of what changed, where, and when, in simple relational ‘change tables’ rather than in an esoteric chopped salad of XML. These change tables contain columns that reflect the column structure of the source table you have chosen to track, along with the metadata needed to understand the changes that have been made.
SQLAuthority News – USB Drive Fails to Copy Large File
I am currently traveling on a month-long training assignment for Business Intelligence. For demonstration purposes, I use Virtual PC files and hands-on lab examples for attendees of the training. The size of my VPC file is about 15 GB. Initially, I copy this file to a USB Drive and then…
Read MoreSQL SERVER – Reason for SQL Server Agent Starting Before SQL Server Engine Service
Nakul, a dedicated member of the Gandhinagar SQL Server User Group, recently emailed me with a very interesting, but quick question. He asked me why the SQL Server Agent starts before SQL Server Engine does? He made the very valid point that as the SQL Server Engine is the core…
Read MoreSQL SERVER – Backup master Database Interval – master Database Best Practices
During a recent consultancy project, I was asked to review a Database Backup plan. While going through the plan, I noticed that there was no backup for the master database. When I questioned this, the DBA informed me that it was not necessary. I was startled and couldn’t resist explaining…
Read MoreSQL SERVER – Discussion – Effect of Missing Identity on System – Real World Scenario
About a week ago, SQL Server Expert, Imran Mohammed, provided a script, which will list all the missing identity values of a table in a database. In this post, I asked my readers if any could write a similar or better script. The results were interesting. While no one provided…
Read MoreSQLAuthority News – A Quick Guide to Twitter
I am a very big fan of Twitter. I have been using it for quite sometime now and I think it is a very convenient way to stay connected with friends, families, and even the world. You can share or connect with them in real-time and tell them what you…
Read MoreSQLAuthority News – Interview with SQL Server MVP Glenn Berry
Glenn Berry works as a Database Architect at NewsGator Technologies in Denver, CO. He is a SQL Server MVP, and has a whole collection of Microsoft certifications, including MCITP, MCDBA, MCSE, MCSD, MCAD, and MCTS. He is also an Adjunct Faculty member at University College – University of Denver, where…
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