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A Quarterly Permission Review

June 21, 2008
Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
DBA, SQL Audit, SQL Login, SQL Server Security

A quarterly permission review checks server and database roles, new grants, orphaned users, service accounts, and owner signoff.

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SQLAuthority News - 600 Article and Over 3 Million Readers

SQLAuthority News – 600 Article and Over 3 Million Readers

June 14, 2008
Pinal Dave
SQLAuthority News
Database, DBA

Today is the 600th article on this blog, and over 3 Million readers have visited so far. Thank you. Send me your ideas, and see my favorite and best articles.

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When to Upgrade: RTM, First CU or Later

June 9, 2008
Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
Cumulative Update, DBA, SQL Migration, SQL Server, SQL Upgrade

Decide When to Upgrade SQL Server by weighing new features, early defects, support needs, and evidence from your own workload.

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Three Scripts for a First Look at Any Server

June 6, 2008
Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
DBA, SQL Backup and Restore, SQL DMV, SQL Server, SQL Server Configuration

A first look at any server needs three read-only T-SQL checks: configuration, databases and backups, and current activity.

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SQLAuthority News - 3 Million Readers and Continuing Journey

SQLAuthority News – 3 Million Readers and Continuing Journey

May 30, 2008
Pinal Dave
SQLAuthority News
Database, DBA, Software Development

SQLAuthority passed 3 Million readers. Thank you for your active participation. Here are my best and favorite articles if you want to keep reading.

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Windows Settings That Affect SQL Server

May 28, 2008
Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
DBA, SQL Memory, SQL Server Configuration, Windows

Windows settings can influence SQL Server CPU speed, file growth, memory stability, and security scanning; learn what to inspect and validate.

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Naming SQL Server Instances So People Understand Them

May 26, 2008
Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
AlwaysOn, Best Practices, DBA, SQL Instance, SQL Server

Naming SQL Server Instances well clarifies default and named installs, survives growth, and makes later server renames less painful.

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