How to Forecast Data in Power BI
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SQL STRING_AGG Function Use and Examples
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Helpful Management Studio Settings and Features
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Securing the DevOps Pipeline Part 2: Hardening Kubernetes and Cloud Security
In Part 2, we shift our focus to securing containerized deployments and cloud infrastructure. We will cover Kubernetes security hardening, real-time monitoring, infrastructure as code (IaC) security, and shifting security left to catch misconfigurations early. These strategies will help your team secure workloads in production and respond to potential threats before they lead to a security breach.
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How to Safely Remove a SQL Server Data File Without Downtime
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SQL ASCII Function Use and Examples
The ASCII function is used to return the ASCII value for the first character in a string.
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First things first: pick up that filthy keyboard, take it over to the trash can, turn it upside down, and give it a good, vigorous shake.
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Deprecated Feature Tracking
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