Snapshot isolation and tempdb growth
How an orphaned session under READ_COMMITTED_SNAPSHOT caused tempdb to balloon to 15GB by preventing the version store from flushing.
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Our SQL Server “Denali” experiences – Part 1
Installing SQL Server Denali on a production read-only server at Trade Me, covering replication setup and full-text index configuration.
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Where am I?
A tip for verifying which SQL Server instance you're connected to in SSMS, after encountering a bug where the displayed server name was wrong.
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Public speaking jitters
Lessons from a first-time joint presentation at the Wellington SQL Server User Group, with practical tips for new speakers.
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