When setting up a distribution database using the wizard, if you select the second radio button from the below screen you need to already have configured the distribution […]
SQL Server Replication Series: – Configuring the distributor
In this blog we will look at how to configure the distribution database for SQL Server replication. The distribution database is a very important database in replication as […]
SQL Server Replication Series: – Removing Replication
Most times we do not remove replication from a server once it’s been setup but there are occasional scenarios where it may be required. E.g. when decommissioning a […]
Key columns and the clustered index
I was recently asked if there was any importance of the primary key clustered index in terms of performance. While the answer is obvious I wanted to explore […]
Generate Create and insert scripts for database objects from within SSMS
In this post we explore the option within SSMS which allows the DBA and developer to generate scripts for all data and database objects within SQL Server Database. […]
Always use source control
One important thing I learned early on in my career is that source control is important. It is a shame when weeks or month worth of effort gets […]
SQL Server Replication Series: – Errors cannot drop distribution database
When removing replication from a server using the wizard you might get the below error message if you choose to drop the distribution database. The reason for the […]
SQL Server Replication Series Part 1
This blog is the first in a series on the topic of SQL Server replication. The topics are the same for the most part for SQL Server 2008 […]