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  • Installing MySQL 8.0 on Windows

    A simple run-through of installing MySQL Community Server 8.0, including MySQL Workbench on Windows. Don’t forget to checkout the MySQL Installation documentation, and here’s a link to prerequisites. Installing MySQL Open the MySQL installer exe as downloaded from the link above. Accept License Agreement and Next. I would…

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  • Running Scheduled Tasks in SQL Server Express

    Running scheduled tasks in SQL Server Express requires an alternative approach since this edition lacks SQL Server Agent. Tasks like index maintenance, backups, or other recurring operations can be scheduled using Windows Task Scheduler. Below is a straightforward method to set up and execute such tasks using sqlcmd…

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  • How to Rename Schema’s in SQL Server

    Changing the schema of a table in SQL Server can be a rare task for database administrators but a more common requirement for database developers. This guide walks through how to move a table from one schema to another using the ALTER SCHEMA statement. During my time as…

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  • Adding & Removing SQL Features via Command

    This post will guide you on how to add and remove features from SQL Server via the command line. The process includes checking installed features, installing a new feature (such as replication), and uninstalling a feature when no longer needed. The following areas will be covered within this…

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  • Install/Uninstall SQL Server via Command

    This is a post on installing SQL Server via command; I have a Windows Server 2016 Core running on a local Hyper-V test environment, and I’m installing SQL Server 2019, then uninstalling it. There’s 4 parts to this one;# Download a SQL Server ISO. # Mount the ISO…

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  • Creating a Linked Server for a PostgreSQL Database

    This is a post on how to create a Linked Server to a PostgreSQL database. In my previous post, I created a Linked Server to another SQL Server instance. This time, it’s a link to a Postgres database. I recommend checking out my other post for pre-requisite information…

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  • Creating a Linked Server to SQL Server

    Linked Servers in SQL Server allow you to query external databases, such as remote SQL Server instances, Oracle, ODBC or MS Access databases. It provides easy query access to another database server for users, however it’s not the most efficient ways to do it. The following steps should…

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  • Database Growth Events in SQL Server

    When a database file reaches its maximum allocated size, a growth event is triggered to expand the file and allow for more data storage. The size of these growth events can be configured in the database options or by using the ALTER DATABASE statement, as demonstrated below. Properly…

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  • Setting Maximum Database File Sizes in SQL Server

    Configuring maximum database file sizes in SQL Server is often considered a safeguard or tactical measure rather than a primary strategy. Ideally, you want your databases to grow as needed, without arbitrary limits. However, there are situations where capping database sizes becomes a practical necessity. Why Set Maximum…

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  • How to Move Temp DB Files in SQL Server

    It’s a solid best practice to store temp db files on a separate drive, away from your C: drive. This is because temp db can grow very large, very quickly, sometimes within minutes depending on workloads. This growth affects both the temp db data (.ndf) and log (.ldf)…

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