This article outlines the syntax of the three and four dot references that usually denote external database references, demonstrates how to find them either from a live database or by using a text search of a script, and explains some of the complicating factors that can lead to 'false positives'.
2023-05-05
SQL Server jobs are an integral part of any SQL Server environment. These jobs run a predefined set of tasks and commands at specified intervals, ensuring the database is up-to-date and performing optimally. As a database administrator, it is essential to regularly monitor the status of SQL Server jobs. One way to do this is […]
2023-05-03
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In 2023, connect, share & learn with like-minded peers, speakers, and industry leaders during the full week of data celebrations. Summit happens in person, from November 14th to 17th in Seattle. Check out the blog post and learn more.
2023-05-03
Understanding how roles and privileges work in Postgres is key to understanding the next, and often more confusing part of security, object ownership.
2023-05-03
For many businesses, database performance and availability are crucial elements. A database crash or a lengthy transaction can cause a lot of downtime and have a negative effect on business operations. However, with the introduction of Accelerated Database Recovery (ADR), Microsoft SQL Server has added a potent new feature that greatly enhances database availability and […]
2023-05-02 (first published: 2023-04-03)
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In this article, you will see how ChatGPT works with a database project.
2023-05-01
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Judging from my experience working with business stakeholders across several organizations, slicing data by current week, previous week, two weeks ago, and so on has become a requirement for reporting. I will demonstrate a simple approach to achieve this requirement.
2023-05-01
This article presents an approach to database development and deployment that combines the strengths of Entry Framework Code First for .NET-driven development with the control and database versioning provided by Flyway's SQL migrations. It allows every database change to be reviewed and tested for integrity, performance, and stability in the same way as any application change. It should make a Database CI process much easier to sustain.
2023-05-01
See how the new, open-source sqlcmd works with containers to kickstart the development experience.
2023-04-28
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In order to focus on their primary task of developing databases, the development team need to automate as many as possible of the routine tasks that are essential for database delivery, such as testing, scripting, version control, documentation, code review, reporting and so on. This article gives some advice on how to do it, faced with the added challenge of needing to use several different relational databases.
2023-04-28
If you work with data pipelines, SQL, notebooks, or machine learning models, a Mac...
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Have you been thinking about migrating your reporting to Microsoft Fabric or Snowflake but...
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In SQL Server 2025, I have a table (dbo.UserPermission) that contains this data:
UserID UserPermissions 15 23 37What is returned when I run this code:
select bit_count(UserPermissions) as PermissionCount from dbo.UserPermission where UserID = 3;See possible answers