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Things I Learned in 2014
2015 is here! Last year I wrote about what I had learned in 2013, and I try to make it a tradition. So without further ado, here’s what I...

Madeira Team
Jan 6, 20156 min read


SQL Server Developer Tips that Can Save Your XXX
Last week I had the honor to present a seminar at Expert Days 2014, which is an annual conference for developers organized by E4D...

Madeira Team
Dec 16, 20141 min read


SQL Server Bugs That Might Bite You
I’m on my way to give a presentation at the PASS Database Administration Virtual Chapter about SQL Server bugs. All the materials from my...

Madeira Team
Dec 10, 20141 min read


Parameterization Part 6: Simple vs. Forced Parameterization
This is the sixth post in the “Parameterization” series. In the previous posts I explained what parameterization is, how plan caching...

Madeira Team
Nov 27, 20147 min read


The Truth About Index Fragmentation
In just a little while, I’m going to give a presentation at the PASS Performance Virtual Chapter. You can download the materials from my...

Madeira Team
Nov 20, 20141 min read


Auto Indexes REBUILD and REORGANIZE
If your database needs a complete index overhaul, you can do it automatically. This useful script rebuilds or reorganizes indexes...

Madeira Team
Nov 3, 20141 min read


How to Make Sure Your Clients Can Connect to a Multi-Subnet Cluster
When you set up a multi-subnet cluster, whether it’s a Failover Cluster Instance or an Availability Group, you need to make sure you...

Madeira Team
Sep 29, 20142 min read


DBA in the Cloud: Threat or Opportunity?
Five years ago the term “cloud” was still a buzzword, and there was a lot of uncertainty and misconception around it. I remember many...

Madeira Team
Sep 16, 20144 min read


Query Stats script
This query stats script returns aggregated statistics information for every query statement in the cached plan. Use it to get details on...

Madeira Team
Sep 3, 20141 min read
Fall 2014 Advanced Programming in SQL Server
The Advanced Programming in SQL Server course takes your programming in SQL Server to a new level. [table “1” not found /] Course...

Madeira Team
Sep 2, 20141 min read
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