Strange emails and a missing shared folder led me to a reset router with a weak key. My lesson on wireless router security and complex passwords.
SQL Server emergency? Email pinal@sqlauthority.com with URGENT in the subject line.
SQL SERVER – Get Latest SQL Query for Sessions – DMV
Want the latest SQL query for sessions on your server? Join sys.dm_exec_connections with sys.dm_exec_sql_text using most_recent_sql_handle.
Aggregate Before the Join: Shrinking Rows Early With GROUP BY
Aggregate before the join only when the grouping preserves the required customer result. This private lab checks NULLs, missing matches, duplicate dimensions, complete outputs, actual plans, and reads.
SQL SERVER – SHRINKFILE and TRUNCATE Log File in SQL Server 2008
A reader’s job failed after upgrading to SQL Server 2008 because TRUNCATE_ONLY is gone. My notes on SHRINKFILE and TRUNCATE Log File, and what to watch for.
SQL SERVER – The Difference between Dual Core vs. Core 2 Duo
Dual Core was a brand, not a core count. What actually matters for SQL Server is cores, clock speed and licensing. How to see what you really have.
SQL SERVER – What is AdventureWorks?
What is AdventureWorks? Why I use this SQL Server sample database in my examples, how it replaced Northwind and Pubs, and where to get it.
SQLAuthority News – TechEd India – April 12-14, 2010 Bangalore – An Unforgettable Experience
TechEd India 2010 in Bangalore drew over 3,000 people, the biggest tech event I have seen here. I presented three sessions and joined a panel. My full report.
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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 19 books and 125 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.
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