Can you see the definition of an encrypted stored procedure in Activity Monitor? The answer is No. Here is a quick test that proves it.
The New Go-Based sqlcmd: What Changed
The Go-based sqlcmd adds modern commands and contexts, but ODBC sqlcmd scripts need flag, output, and exit-code tests before a swap.
Indexed View Quiz: The Table and Clustered Index Confusion
An indexed view and its base table can each own a clustered index because they are separate objects. Inspect both owners in a SQL example and see why a view index does not give its base table a second clustered index.
SQL SERVER – Find Total Number of Transactions on Interval
How many Transactions run on your server per minute? A handy script reads sys.dm_os_performance_counters twice with a WAITFOR DELAY between the reads.
SQL SERVER – The Limitations of the Views – Eleven and more…
I had earlier written, interesting article series on the limitations of the views. I had a great time writing this series. I got many many requests.
What a Cumulative Update Actually Contains
Understand a SQL Server cumulative update, identify your build and servicing branch, and read fixes and known issues before planning a patch.
Shredding sp_server_diagnostics Output Into Health Rows
Check shredding sp_server_diagnostics with SQL Server examples, practical queries, clear limits, and steps to verify your own database.