Category: SQLU

Restore a SQL Server Backup (WITH MOVE)

This is a basic skill can get overlooked, so let’s talk about a common DBA task: backing a database up and restoring it to another server. First let’s dispel a couple of common misconceptions: You cannot restore a backup from a later version of SQL Server, to an earlier version. For example, a 2016 backup will […]

Women in Technology SQL Lunch!

This week on Friday, March 17 we’re having a free panel talk, presented by SQL Lunch/SQL University!  SQLChicken says: If you enjoyed reading all of the fantastic posts from WIT week you’ll love this event. The session is going to be a round table discussion about what WIT means to them as well as discussing […]

SQL University – Teach Your Children Well

“If you had a daughter, would you really encourage her to get into IT?” … “Yes, if she loved it.” – My Name Is Jes, and I’m a WIT, Jes Borland “Let the kids (your kids, any kid) know there are more career options than teacher, doctor, lawyer, fireman, police office and astronaut.  Don’t force […]