Query Store – SQL Server 2017 vs Azure SQL Database

I love the query store, it is powerful (can be dangerous) , easy to use and packed full of information. I use it frequently across my local SQL Servers and Azure SQL Database.

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Azure SQL Database Data Integrity Checks

If you remember last month I wrote about DBCC CHECKDB and Azure SQL Database, more specifically whose responsibility (Microsoft’s) it is and ponderings on how it is actually done. (https://blobeater.blog/2017/09/04/dbcc-checkdb-azure-sql-database/)

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SSMS 17 Dark Theme

Have you ever wanted SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 17 to have a dark theme? Seeing the below image (visual experience color theme options) really got me excited.

DarkTheme

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SQL Server Schema Compare

A very common requirement which can be satisfied by various tools. Personally I like using Visual Studio 2017 Community Edition and I thought I would do a quick overview of it.

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Azure SQL Database – Scaling up

Scaling up and down your SQL Database is something that is quite common to do. I want to discuss the impact of moving up and down tiers, in terms of your transactions and connections.

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