SQL Server Performance Tuning Expert - SQL Authority with Pinal Dave

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Apr8

SQL SERVER – What is SSAS Tabular Data Model and Why to Use it

Pinal Dave

SQL

SQL Analysis Services, SSAS

Analysis services in SQL Server 2012 can be either deployed in multi-dimensional mode or tabular mode or power pivot for SharePoint as well. Tabular mode is a new enhancement in SQL Server 2012 analysis service database structure. It is a columnar database capable of incredible performance and compression ratio. At this point, there is a lot of confusion in users on why to use the tabular model when we already have multidimensional model.So, let’s discuss these points first before creating a tabular model project. Let us learn about the SSAS Tabular Data Model.

Apr7

SQLAuthority News – Speaking at C-Sharp Corner Annual Conference 2014 – April 11-13 – Delhi

Pinal Dave

SQLAuthority News

C Sharp Corner, SQL User Group, SQLAuthority Author Visit

I will be speaking at C-Sharp Corner Annual Conference 2014 – April 11-13 – Delhi. I am extremely excited and fortunate with the opportunity to present a technical session at the North India’s largest conference.

Apr6

SQL SERVER – Fix – Error 1759 Computed column in table is not allowed to be used in another computed-column definition

Pinal Dave

SQL, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks

SQL Error Messages

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This is a very common error with beginning developers when they start working with computed columns. When a new developer finds a joy of computed column, it is very natural to use the same computed column for other columns. However, a computed column cannot be used in another computed column…

Apr5

SQL SERVER – Unable to ALTER Computed Column in SQL Server – How to ALTER Computed Column

Pinal Dave

SQL, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks

A Very common question, I often receive is Q: “How to ALTER computed columns?” A: There is NO way to alter computed column. You will have to drop and recreate it. Here is a demonstration of it. If you try to alter the computed column it will throw following error.…

Apr4

SQL SERVER – Finding Last Backup Time for All Database – Last Full, Differential and Log Backup

Pinal Dave

SQL Tips and Tricks

SQL Backup, SQL Scripts, SQL Server

About four years ago, I wrote a blog post where I posted a script about finding backup time for all the databases. You can see the blog post over here SQL SERVER – Finding Last Backup Time for All Database. It has been a very popular script. However, this script was just giving details about last full backup time. SQL Expert Sravani has posted a fantastic script which also displays last full, differential and log backup for the database.

Apr3

SQL SERVER – Say No to DB Data Roles – SQL Security – Notes from the Field #022

Pinal Dave

SQL

Notes from the Field, SQL Scripts, SQL Server, SQL Server Security

[Note from Pinal]: This is a 22nd episode of Notes from the Field series. Security is very important and we all realize that. However, when it is about implementing the security, we all are not sure what is the right path to take. If we do not have enough knowledge, we can damage ourself only. DB Data Roles are very similar concept, when implemented poorly it can compromise your server security.

Apr2

Developer – How To Market Yourself as a Software Developer

Pinal Dave

SQL, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks

Best Practices

“Everybody wants to make money and build a successful environment around and it is a universal truth my friend”, John mentioned to me while we were talking on Skype earlier this year. Conversation: John and Pinal John is the founder of simpleprogrammer.com and a very close friend of mine. We…

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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