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Final DB Scripter using Powershell
I decided to finish the scripter even though I could not get the Add-Content to work without giving me a multitude of ??? in the file. I decided that I could script out the Tables, Views and DB and...
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Cluster bug rears its head once more
Back in July 07, I found and verified a bug in SQL 2005 and Windows 2003 when clustering SQL Server. From previous cluster setups, I found that if I was given a Windows 2003 R2 x64 Server with SP2+ on...
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The quest for database documentation
Recently I have had a great need to see inside about 39 servers (Production, Dev, Test, etc) and find out things like * How many logins have Sysadmin privileges* How many users have the db_owner role*...
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Finding out who stopped SQL Server
This is the latest quest of the day. I am appealing to all those that have a great handle on how Windows events happen and whether or not they are kept or just logged. If you get an event in the...
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What is a SARG exactly? Training classes and knowledge retention!
I recently (2 weeks ago) took a class from my friend Kalen Delaney on SQL Server Internals. It was 5 days and she really packed the material in there. I really like in depth training because it makes...
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SQL 2005 Encryption with Certificates
OK, I found out that my age is creeping up on me. I have implemented some encryption using Certificates in SQL Server and had some interesting experiences I thought I would share.I have a Database...
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Centralized ConnectionString manager
Has anyone any opinions or real world experience in creating a centralized ConnectionString manager and what would be the mechanism to retrieve them?We are going down this road so that there is a way...
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Windows Vista client connecting to SQL 2005 Cluster on Windows 2008
There have been a couple of issues that keep pestering the SQL Server community for those that use Vista as their client. Example: SQL Protocols Blog entryNow Microsoft has created a KB on it:...
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Long time SQL Cluster issue resurfaced
It is interesting as time goes on, what things are found by others that have already been reported, but seem to be ignored. SQL 2005 Clustering issue with lower case servernames is the topic of this...
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PASS Virtual Chapter: Powershell today - Aaron Nelson
Just a reminder about the Virtual Chapter today at 12:00 Noon Eastern Time we will have a meeting with Aaron Nelson presenting a Grab Bag of Powershell stuff for SQL Server. The link below is the...
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An honor to be among the SQL Server MVPs
I just found out last night that I was officially awarded SQL MVP. I am honored to be among those that I respect and admire. I don’t contribute for the recognition and as a former MVP Lead I know the...
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Powershell, SMO and Database Files
In response to some questions about renaming a physical file for a database, I have 2 versions of Powershell scripts that do this for you, including taking the database offline and then online to make...
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Networking: What exactly is it, and how do you use it (appropriately)?
I have had the opportunity lately to tap into “Marketing” something to get some traction on a Vote for Me scenario. It made me wonder about Networking and what it really is and what I would use it for....
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VCPASS: Extend your T-SQL Scripting with PowerShell
Date: November 16, 2011 Extend your T-SQL Scripting with PowerShell Description: I'll be covering some of the different way we can use PowerShell to extend our T-SQL scripting. This session will...
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Excited to be speaking at #SQLSATATL next weekend
I will be on for speaking next week at SQL Saturday #220 #SQLSATATL. My sessions will be on SQL Server TDE and SMO Internals for High Performance PowerShell. Both are great fun to present and good...
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