[Note from Pinal]: This is a new episode of Notes from the Field series. When we build an application, we build it with zeal and enthusiasm. We believe it will do well for many years but it is not the case always. After a while performance started to go down and everything is not in the best shape. This is the time when we need to monitor performance and take action based on our analysis.
SQL SERVER – A Stored Procedure for Executing SSIS Packages in the SSIS Catalog – Notes from the Field #092
[Note from Pinal]: This is a new episode of Notes from the Field series. SQL Server Integration Service (SSIS) is one of the most key essential part of the entire Business Intelligence (BI) story. It is a platform for data integration and workflow applications. In this episode of the Notes from the…
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SQL SERVER – DevOps for the DBA – Notes from the Field #091
[Note from Pinal]: This is a 91st episode of Notes from the Field series. Divas is a new buzz word with lots of substance behind it. Not everyone understands what it means and not everyone actually related it to their daily job. Lots of people think that it is alright to not explore and learn about this as after a few days or months it will be meaningless. However, the reality seems very different about DevOps as it is one of the concepts which is just rediscovered. I recently asked my friend Stuart about what it means by DevOps for DBA and he had a informative answer to this question.
SQL SERVER – What are T-SQL Median? – Notes from the Field #090
[Note from Pinal]: In this episode of the Notes from the Field series database expert Kathi Kellenberger explains about T-SQL Median. Kathi is an amazing instructor, she was the SQL author I have read in my early career. The reason, I love SQL Server because her writing has instigated love for this technology…
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SQL SERVER – Enhancing Reference Data in Master Data Services – Notes from the Field #089
[Note from Pinal]: This is a 89th episode of Notes from the Field series. Master Data Services is one of the most important, but a very little explored feature of SQL Server. If you have been reading this blog, when it is about BI, I always take help from LinchPin People who are…
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SQL SERVER – Using Project Connections in SSIS – Notes from the Field #088
[Notes from Pinal]: SSIS is very well explored subject, however, there are so many interesting elements when we read, we learn something new. A similar concept has been Using Project Connections in SSIS.
SQL SERVER – Why Haven’t You Disabled CPU Power Saving Yet?! – Notes from the Field #087
[Note from Pinal]: This is an 87th episode of Notes from the Field series. Every week, I personally wait for the notes from the fields from Mike because it contains lessons of life which directly impacts DBA and Developer’s life positively. Mike Walsh is an amazing person to meet and know. I am fortunate to be his friend. Every single time I meet him, I learn something as a human. He is always looking for an opportunity to improve the life of DBAs and Developers. Let us learn about Disabled CPU Power Saving.