Tempdb Configuration on Azure Ephemeral Disk
In the past year I’ve been working more with SQL Server on Azure virtual machines. I was initially excited about Marketplace images for SQL Server virtual machines, but having deployed them as a test, I …
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Adding ‘Recent Places’ to SSMS
I was recently frustrated by the plain Open File dialog box presented in SQL Server Management Studio. The Look in: options are limited to Desktop, My Projects, and My Computer. I make frequent use of …
SQL PASS Summit 2011, Day 1
I was very fortunate to get last-minute approval to attend the Summit. This is my third year attending, but the first time that I’ve represented my employer. I arrived late on Tuesday evening, so I …
SSMS Configuration Tips
Recently my install of Management Studio decided to reset itself back to the defaults. After a bit of hunting around for the blog posts that listed some great configurations, I decided to make note of …
Looking forward, with renewed enthusiasm
With SQL PASS Summit 2009 now over, it’s time to return to the real world. Fortunately I booked a few extra days off; it’s time needed to recover from the cold I picked up in …
Thanks for the community
It seems that taking care of the database servers is a responsibility that has always fallen to me wherever I’ve worked. Though I’ve never formally held such a position, I consider myself to be a …