Kathi Kellenberger, the SQL author who got me hooked early in my career, explains some easy functions of SQL Server that many experts still do not know.
SQL SERVER – Iterating over Metadata with BimlScript – Notes from the Field #061
Reeves Smith continues his Biml series and shows how iterating over metadata with BimlScript helps automate repetitive SQL Server BI work.
SQL SERVER – Year 2014 Reflections by Tim Radney – Notes from the Field #060
Instead of New Year’s resolutions, Tim Radney suggests looking back. Here are his Year 2014 reflections, a great way to plan the year ahead.
SQL SERVER – Performance Tuning – Is It Really A Top Skills for a SQL Server Consultant? – Notes from the Field #059
The world needs more Performance Tuning consultants, but is tuning really the top skill for a SQL Server consultant? Brian Moran answers from a business view.
SQL SERVER – Creating the SSIS Catalog – Notes from the Field #058
SQL Server 2012 added the SSIS Catalog to store, run and log packages in one place. In Notes from the Field #058, Tim Mitchell shows how to set it up.
Hey DBA – Baselines and Performance Monitoring – Why? – Notes from the Field #058
Mike Walsh explains why baselines and performance monitoring matter for every DBA, and how to know what normal looks like on your servers.
SQL SERVER – The Basics of the SSIS Data Flow Task – Notes from the Field #057
Andy Leonard explains the basics of the SSIS Data Flow Task and how a novice developer can learn SSIS from the beginning.