SQL Server 2014

Enabling SQL Agent Service after Upgrading from Express

February 19th, 2024

SQL Server Express edition is a fantastic product as an entry into using SQL Server for your applications. The main..

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SQL Server 2014 SP1 CU4

March 1st, 2016

Microsoft has released Cumulative Update 4 for SQL Server 2014 SP1.

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SQL Server 2014 SP1 CU5

March 1st, 2016

Microsoft has released Cumulative Update 5 for SQL Server 2014 SP1.

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SQL Server 2014 SP1 CU3

November 4th, 2015

Microsoft has released Cumulative Update 3 for SQL Server 2014 SP1..

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SQL Server 2014 RTM CU10

November 4th, 2015

Microsoft has released Cumulative Update 10 for SQL Server 2014 RTM.

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SQL Server Live Query Statistics – SQL 2014

September 1st, 2015

SQL Server 2016 is introducing a new feature Live Query Statistics (LQS) to assist you by providing visible live query statistics of your SQL statements from within SQL Server Management Studio. In this article Warwick introduces you to the feature and shows that using SSMS 2016 against a SQL Server 2014 Instance the new feature can be used.

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SQL Server 2014 SP1 CU2

August 18th, 2015

Microsoft has released SQL Server 2014 SP1 Cumulative Update 2 for you to download as of 18 August 2015.

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SQL Server 2014 RTM CU 9

August 18th, 2015

Microsoft has released SQL Server 2014 RTM Cumulative Update 9 for you to download as of 18 August 2015.

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SQL Server 2014 SP1 CU 1

June 22nd, 2015

Microsoft has released SQL Server 2014 SP1 Cumulative Update 1 for you to download as of 23 June 2015.

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SQL Server 2014 RTM CU 8

June 22nd, 2015

Microsoft has released SQL Server 2014 RTM Cumulative Update 8 for you to download as of 23 June 2015.

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Reducing the number of TempDB Files

May 31st, 2015

There has been many articles written around and available to find and read about TempDB and the recommended practices on the interwebs. Given there are so many articles available giving you advice on how you should configure TempDB we still come across many little gems even now that make us stop and think about why.

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Code Camp Christchurch 2015

April 15th, 2015

MS Communities Code Camp Christchurch 2015 is on again and open for registrations. This free 1 day event is a great way to network with like minded professionals and learn on a range of topics from some great presenters.

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Hi, I'm Warwick Rudd, I am a Microsoft Data Platform MVP as well as a Microsoft Certified Master working as the Principal Consultant here at SQL Masters Consulting.
In my blog I will look at all things SQL Server as well as some things outside of the SQL Server relm but hopefully you will find them helpful and interesting.

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