Category: Admin

How to make a Database Request

Post author By Jen McCown
Post date February 27, 2018
Categories In Admin, sql server, sqlserverpedia-syndication, SSC, Tips
1 Comment on How to make a Database Request

You need something from the database admin. Maybe it’s permissions, maybe it’s code troubleshooting, or maybe it’s just that the database is slow. I’m going to let you in on the secret of the best method to get what you want out of your DBA. Ready? Here’s the secret… Ask clearly. Include all details. In the sections below, […]

Scale-out SSRS (a brain dump)

Post author By Jen McCown
Post date February 6, 2018
Categories In Admin, Advanced, sqlserverpedia-syndication, SSC, Tech and Learning
6 Comments on Scale-out SSRS (a brain dump)

So, I just got finished with a SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) scale-out deployment, based largely on this step-by-step guide. Things mostly went well, but there were a couple of hiccups I’d like to record before they fly out of my head again. Note, too, that I am NOT an SSRS guru. Feel free to ping me in the comments […]

I’m going to make you love backups

Post author By Jen McCown
Post date April 4, 2017
Categories In Admin, Intermediate, sqlserverpedia-syndication, SSC, Tech and Learning

On April 12, I’m going to show you about two dozen ways to make your backups better, easier, faster, and more complete…using Minion Backup, of course.