SQL Server Performance Tuning Expert - SQL Authority with Pinal Dave

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Nov2

SQL SERVER – What are my Trace Flags Enabled on SQL Server?

Pinal Dave

SQL Tips and Tricks

SQL Server, TraceFlags

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In one of my recent interactions with a DBA friend of mine, I had to dig into one of the simplest yet a capability which is available inside SQL Server. SQL Server from time to time has an uncanny requirement to enable certain Trace Flags. Trace Flags are specifically enabled by administrators to mitigate certain behavior that SQL Server has in specific situations. We need to understand that, these trace flags are a special purpose and shouldn’t be used without understanding what the implications are on the server as a whole. So please handle these with care. LEt us learn about trace flags.

Nov1

SQL SERVER – Why my Database is in Restoring Mode After Taking Backup?

Pinal Dave

SQL, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks

SQL Backup and Restore, SQL Scripts

Once upon a time there was a SharePoint consultant named Pepper. She wanted to learn about SQL Server Administration/DBA work. While she was a master SharePoint consultant at her office in Bethel she grew curious to learn SQL Server. She wanted to be independent when dealing with SQL server chores…

Nov1

SQL Authority News – 8th Year Anniversary – Thank You!

Pinal Dave

SQL, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQLAuthority News

Today is very special day in my life. Exactly 8 years ago today, I had started writing this blog. When I started writing a blog post, I really had no idea what exactly I am starting and where exactly I was going to end. Today, after 8 years, I am…

Oct31

SQL SERVER – Answer to Puzzle – ISNUMERIC and Unexpected Results

Pinal Dave

SQL, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks

Earlier I blogged about Puzzle – ISNUMERIC and Unexpected Results – SQL in Sixty Seconds #076 and it is one of the most popular blog posts. Lots of people answered the question correctly. In the blog post I had a video puzzle. You can watch the video over here. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGH1bv-qmBI]…

Oct30

SQL SERVER – Beginning Table Valued Constructors – Notes from the Field #052

Pinal Dave

SQL, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks

Notes from the Field, SQL Server Security

[Note from Pinal]: This is a 52th episode of Notes from the Field series. I am very happy that the journey which we started one year ago is a amazing milestone. In this 52 episode in the entire year we have learned a lot of new things from industry experts…

Oct29

SQL SERVER – Puzzle – ISNUMERIC and Unexpected Results – SQL in Sixty Seconds #076

Pinal Dave

SQL Video

SQL Function, SQL in Sixty Seconds, SQL Server

It has been a long time since I have asked, puzzled on this blog so let us have fun time together with ISNUMERIC function. If you get the correct answer to this question, I will give you one month free subscription to Pluralsight.

Oct28

SQL SERVER – Exploring SQL Auditing with SQL Compliance Manager

Pinal Dave

SQL

Idera, SQL Audit, SQL Compliance, SQL Scripts, SQL Server

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As database administrators, we are constantly quizzed by our superiors to answer questions such as: how secure is our network, how secure is our data, is data secure at rest, is data secure in transition, who is accessing my data? All these are basic yet compelling queries businesses ask. In this age of competitive businesses, organizations are becoming tech savvy in building a secure fort for their critical data. Having worked on many projects in the past, these security measures are something I know are non-negotiable from an implementation point of view for administrators. When on this topic, I am reminded of a conversation about SQL Compliance Manager, I had with a junior DBA named Siva.

Pinal Dave is an SQL Server Performance Tuning Expert and independent consultant with over 24 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 100 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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