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Welcome to my blog about SQL Server database administration! As a SQL DBA, I've worked with databases for many years and have learned a lot about best practices, common pitfalls, and new features. On this blog, I'll be sharing my insights, tips, and tricks related to SQL Server administration, performance tuning, data analysis, and more. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced SQL DBA, you'll find valuable information and practical solutions to real-world challenges. Join me on this journey

How to find tempdb file size in SQL server and Azure SQL Managed Instance (configured / initial / Current)

By Lince Sebastian July 20, 2023 #performance #TSQL
How to find tempdb file size in SQL server and Azure SQL Managed Instance (configured / initial / Current)

In SQL Server, TempDB is a system database used to store temporary objects such as temporary tables, table variables, and other internal objects created during query processing. It is essential for managing sorting, gro…

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Converting UTC to BST: A T-SQL Guide to forgot about Daylight Saving Time

By Lince Sebastian July 09, 2023 #TSQL
Converting UTC to BST: A T-SQL Guide to forgot about Daylight Saving Time

We'll explore how to convert UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) to BST (British Summer Time) using T-SQL. Daylight Saving Time (DST) adjustments are crucial for handling time changes in regions that observe it. We'…

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Automating UK Bank Holiday Data Population in SQL Server Database using PowerShell

By Lince Sebastian June 04, 2023 #Powershell
Automating UK Bank Holiday Data Population in SQL Server Database using PowerShell

In today's blog post, we'll explore how to automate the population of UK holiday data into a SQL Server database using PowerShell. We'll walk through the code and discuss how it retrieves holiday information…

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SQL Server - Securing Your Backup: A Step-by-Step Guide to Database Backup Encryption in SQL Server

By Lince Sebastian May 05, 2023 #backup #encryption
SQL Server - Securing Your Backup: A Step-by-Step Guide to Database Backup Encryption in SQL Server

Securing sensitive data is crucial for protecting the integrity and confidentiality of your SQL Server databases. One important aspect of data security is encrypting database backups to prevent unauthorized access to ba…

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Powerful Connections: How to Connect to SQL Server Using PowerShell

By Lince Sebastian April 22, 2023 #Powershell
Powerful Connections: How to Connect to SQL Server Using PowerShell

PowerShell is a powerful scripting language that can be used to automate tasks in Microsoft SQL Server. In this blog, we will discuss how to connect to a SQL Server instance from PowerShell. Step 1: Install SQL Server Po…

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Understanding Cardinality Estimation in SQL Server

By Lince Sebastian April 16, 2023 #performance #qureystore
Understanding Cardinality Estimation in SQL Server

Cardinality Estimation is a crucial component of SQL Server's query optimization process. It is the process by which the database engine estimates the number of rows that will be returned by a query. The accuracy of…

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