How to Restore Model Database in SQL Server
In this tip we look at how to restore a missing or corrupt SQL Server model database.
2019-12-23
Articles
SQL Prompt by Keyboard
Phil Factor shares a handy keyboard shortcut diagram that reveals some of the most useful of Prompt's keyboard shortcuts, and a wallchart showing every piece of Prompt functionality, what it does, where to find it in the various menus, and of course its keyboard shortcut.
2019-12-23
Performance Tuning Using Extended Events: Part 3
Identifying Performance Tuning Opportunities Using Extended Events: Part 3 Aggregate Report
2019-12-20 (first published: 2017-05-04)
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Controlling how SQL Prompt Formats your Code: The Knobs and Dials
Phil Factor explores and discusses the current state of the art in SQL Formatting, as done automatically by SQL Prompt.
2019-12-20
Overview of Azure SQL Database Networking
Learn about the range of connectivity options available for Azure SQL Database deployments.
2019-12-20
Finding Non Current Cumulative Updates
A short article to help you quickly find a CU that isn't the latest one.
2019-12-19
1,415 reads
Memory-Optimized TempDB Metadata in SQL Server 2019
In this article we look at a new feature in SQL Server 2019 that can help improve TempDB performance.
2019-12-19
Redgate acknowledged as a Representative Vendor in Gartner’s 2019 Market Guide for Data Masking
Data Masking is key to providing realistic test data for DevOps teams while ensuring compliance with GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA and other regulations. Gartner recently published their 2019 Market Guide for Data Masking covering their analysis, recommendations, and Representative Vendors – including Redgate. Get the Complimentary Report.
2019-12-19
A Beginner’s Guide to SQL String Functions
Get an introduction to many of the many ways you can manipulate and interact with strings using SQL. Read on for more!
2019-12-18
Take the 2020 State of Database DevOps Survey – win a new iPad
Redgate’s 2020 State of Database DevOps Survey is open now. Share your views on Database DevOps today for a chance to win a new 65GB iPad Air. Plus, for every entry, Redgate will donate $1 to UNICEF. Take the survey now.
2019-12-18 (first published: 2019-11-12)
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Encoding Strings
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