Introduction In my last article, Discussion on Normalization and Database Design Concepts, I discussed about the normalization concepts. Here, I will take one table in SQL Server and implement different normal forms. As we move up the higher normal forms, we end up on more number of tables. Implementation of Normal Forms Let us start […]
2021-02-22
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When working on an SSIS project with multiple developers, a merge conflict can occur in the git repository. In this tip we'll show you how to resolve this type of conflict and provide alternative options.
2021-02-22
Making sure your SQL Servers are secured against malicious users is difficult. The United States Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) publishes a set of guidelines for organizations securing different pieces of software that connect to the US Department of Defense’s networks (DoD). Whether you’re working with the DoD or not, these Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) are a good resource to help you understand potential security vulnerabilities and mitigate them.
2021-02-22
This article walks through using Biml with 3rd party connectors to replicate external data to SQL Server in SSIS.
2021-02-19 (first published: 2019-03-21)
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When adding files to a filegroup, SQL Server doesn't automatically balance the data across the files immediately. See how this works and how you can speed this up.
2021-02-19 (first published: 2019-11-07)
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Mastering TempDB is a critical skills for SQL Server DBAs. In this article, Monica Rathbun explains the basics of TempDB including configuration.
2021-02-19
Introduction Azure Purview is Microsoft’s unified data governance service that helps you discover and get insight into your available data. It replaces Azure Data Catalog and is now based on Apache Atlas, one of the leading open-source data governance and metadata frameworks. Apache Atlas was created by Hortonworks and big names within finance, pharma, etc. […]
2021-02-18
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SQL Server triggers are another tool in your DBA or Dev toolbox. Edward Pollack explains what can go wrong with triggers and how to correct those issues.
2021-02-18
In 2020 Redgate introduced a series of live training sessions on a selection of their most popular tools, offering customers top tips and demonstrations of new features. If you didn't get a chance to join then check out the recordings available here and be sure to subscribe for news about upcoming sessions.
2021-02-17 (first published: 2021-02-01)
In this article we look at how to interpret and use the results of STATISTICS IO when tuning SQL Server queries.
2021-02-17
Every organization I talk to has the same problem dressed up in different clothes....
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Comments posted to this topic are about the item Using OPENJSON
I have some data in a table that looks like this:
BeerID BeerName brewer beerdescription 1 Becks Interbrew Beck's is a German-style pilsner beer 2 Fat Tire New Belgium Toasty malt, gentle sweetness, flash of fresh hop bitterness. 3 Mac n Jacks Mac & Jack's Brewery This beer erupts with a floral, hoppy taste 4 Alaskan Amber Alaskan Brewing Alaskan Brewing Amber Ale is an "alt" style beer 8 Kirin Kirin Brewing Kirin Ichiban is a Lager-type beerIf I run this, what is returned?
select t1.key
from openjson((select t.* FROM Beer AS t for json path)) t1 See possible answers