SQL Server High Availability and Disaster Recovery Plan
Microsoft provides quite a few features for high availability and disaster recovery. In this article, Priya describes the HA/DR options.
2021-08-06
Articles
Merge Multiple Files in Azure Data Factory
A short tutorial on how to combine multiple files together in an Azure Data Factory Copy Data activity.
2021-08-04
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Typical uses of Oracle sequences
Oracle sequences supply unique numbers that can be used when populating tables. In this article, Jonathan Lewis explains the typical uses of Oracle sequences.
2021-08-04
Using Data Scanning to Identify and Classify Sensitive Columns
SQL Data Catalog's new data scanning feature uses regular expressions and data dictionaries to identify where sensitive and personal data is stored in your databases.
2021-08-04
Working with Azure IoT Central
Gathering data from sensors and Internet of Things (IoT) devices is becoming more and more common in many organizations. This introductory article shows how you can get started with IoT Central in Azure.
2021-08-02
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Beautify HTML Tables in Emails for SQL Database Mail
In this article we look at how to format HTML tables sent via SQL Server Database Mail to make the emails and data easier to read.
2021-08-02
Overcoming Database DevOps challenges - Part 1
When integrating database changes into a DevOps process, the biggest challenge is to standardize and coordinate the different approaches to application and database development. Discover the key tools & training resources to help you and your team.
2021-08-02
PostGres and SQL Server - Divided by a common language
A few lessons from a SQL Server DBA that is working on PostgreSQL. David Poole tells us where the similarities in the platforms can cause problems.
2021-07-30
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How to enable SQL Server trace flags
DBAs can control many aspects of SQL Server’s behavior with trace flags. In this article, Robert Sheldon explains how to enable SQL Server trace flags.
2021-07-30
Share your favorite Redgate tool – win technical training from Pluralsight!
Level up your skills with Redgate’s latest competition. Redgate is giving you the chance to win a 3-month subscription to Pluralsight, the technical skills platform. To enter, visit the Redgate Forums and answer the question ‘What’s your favorite Redgate tool and why?’
2021-07-30
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Restore SQL Server Database to an OrbStack Container
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Limiting Checkpoints
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