Find out how to install and configure multiple instances of Master Data Services MDS on the same server in my latest MSSQL Tip.
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SQL Server 2014 MDS has a limitation. There could be only one MDS Administrator.
In this tip we have provided some tips and the best practices on granting permissions in MDS.
Please read my latest MSSQL Tip: “SQL Server 2014 Master Data Services Assigning Administrator Permissions“.
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Different companies have various requirements and processes for database or database server decommissioning. In this tip we have provided steps that will help you decommission a database and make sure you have a good back-out plan (for example, in case there is a need to bring the database back online). We have also provided scripts that will help you identify dependencies in case there is a need to migrate the database instead of decommissioning.
You may already have a process documented, but this list will help you review most of the dependencies and make sure you are prepared for either a migration or decommissioning.
Please read my latest MSSQL Tip: “SQL Server Database Decommissioning Check List“.
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SQL Server Master Data Services (MDS) provides versioning for the MDS models, but what are they used for and what can we do with the versions?
Please read my latest MSSQL Tip: “SQL Server Master Data Services (MDS) Versions“.
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In some cases when you try to restore a Master Dats Services database you can get errors. To complete the restore you may need to perform additional steps.
Please read my latest MSSQL Tip: “SQL Server Master Data Services (MDS) Database Restore Steps“.
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What are some practical applications of using the Query Store? What queries can be run against the Query Store? What sort of questions can I get answered?
Please read my latest MSSQL Tip: “SQL Server 2016 Query Store Queries“.
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New tip with example on how to use SQL Server 2016 Query Store, how to track multiple execution plans and how to force an efficient plan.
Please read the latest MSSQL Tip: “SQL Server 2016 Query Store Example“.
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In this new tip you will find out how to use Visual Studio and SQL Server Data Tools to compare a database permissions and to copy permissions (including users and logins).
Please read the latest MSSQL Tip: “Compare SQL permissions using SQL Server Data Tools“.
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As promised here is the first tip about SQL Server 2016 Query Store.
Please read the MSSQL Tip here: “SQL Server 2016 Query Store Introduction“. Stay tuned for more tips about the Query Store.
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SQL Server 2016 CTP 2.1 became available on June 24th 2015 about one month after Microsoft made public SQL Server 2016 CTP 2.0.
Today CTP 2.2 is available for download. Among all of the new Database Engine features Query Store stands out as a great addition to the performance tuning tools currently available out of the box.
Stay tuned for the MSSQLTips articles about SQL Server 2016 Query Store.