A Beginner’s Guide to Roadmaps for DBREs and DBAs
If you work in operations, whether you are a DBA, DBRE, SRE, or somewhere in between, you already know most work is urgent. Something always…
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Why Every Byte Matters for SQL Server Pages
Think of a SQL Server data page as a Delta carry-on suitcase. It is always the same size, 8 kilobytes. When people talk about making…
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GIT Simple Workflow & Cheat Sheet
Git can feel overwhelming for newbies, especially if you are a DBA or a new DBRE who is suddenly expected to use it every day.…
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“Rebuilding Indexes and Updating Statistics” The DBA’s Panic Button
We have all met this DBA. That has a “panic button” for every performance issue. The Index Rebuild and then update statistics. Dave’s maintenance schedule…
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Understanding the Basic Architecture of Azure Managed Cassandra
I’ve been learning about Azure Managed Cassandra recently, and it’s very different from the usual relational SQL Server database. The documentation and tutorials can seem…