SQLCMD variables for input SQL file

In short, this is an example of how you do it. Set a couple of variables, use -v parameter sqlcmdVariable="%batVariable%". The following contains more details on how to use SQLCMD variables for an input SQL file. Note, I am not advising you to you use this as your routine backup method. If you're looking for…

SQL Server Read-Only Routing

Not too long ago, I had a conversation with a friend about how SQL Server Always On Availability Groups and how they could be configured for Read-Only routing. This is a typical scenario when folks want to leverage their secondary replicas (nodes) for read-only workloads. This allows you to build an active-active cluster where one…

Hack / Protect / Predict – SQL Server (Slides for SQL Saturday Orlando 801)

Hi, I'm excited to share with you that I'll be presenting this Saturday, October 6, 2018, at SQL Saturday Orlando. The most fun SQL Saturday event I've attended. It's going to be my first time announcing this content on SQL Server 2019 (currently ctp 2) and SSMS 18 preview 4. Plus, maybe playing SQL Family Feud.…

ApexSQL Add-in Errors Post-Uninstall

Delete ApexSQL or the particular add-in subfolder. From: 1. C:\Program Files 2. C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\ApexSQL 3. C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server\130\Tools\Binn\ManagementStudio\Extensions 4. C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server\140\Tools\Binn\ManagementStudio\Extensions 5. C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 14.0\Common7\IDE\Extensions 6. C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio\2017\Community\Common7\IDE\Extensions Run cmd as administrator VS2015 "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 14.0\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe" /setup "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio…