Working in a dedicated database model is the ideal. So, what does it take to move from shared development to a dedicated model? Infrastructure costs, merging multiple changes and maintaining an increased estate might be on your list of things to consider before committing to the switch. In this article we show how Redgate tools can ease the transition and new working approach.
2019-04-22
Building on the introduction to the SQL used by Cosmos DB in the first article in the series, here you will learn how to handle some of the more...
2019-04-22
Fill in another bit of your T-SQL knowledge by learning how to quickly group ranges of contiguous dates without RBAR.
2019-04-19 (first published: 2010-12-07)
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Whenever you’re ready to refresh a test cell with the latest database version, you need a safe way to drop the current set of clones, and the parent image, without losing any unsaved work. Phil Factor provides a PowerShell script that automates this process so it runs in the time it takes to grab a coffee, after which can quickly deploy the new clones.
2019-04-19
Security is, or at least should be, the priority for any IT system. In this article, Cynthia Dzikiti discusses the security aspects of ERP systems and some of the techniques used to protect data.
2019-04-19
This week, Brent is demoing SQL Server 2019 features that he's really excited about, and they all center around a theme we all know and love: parameter sniffing.
2019-04-18
Louis Davidson reveals some useful Prompt features for refactoring individual code blocks or modules during development, which will improve code quality, reduce tedium, make testing simpler, or sometimes all three.
2019-04-18
Kathi Kellenberger introduces the new Estate monitoring pages in SQL Monitor 9, and explains how they will help DBAs monitor and safeguard the security, stability and availability of all servers in their care.
2019-04-18 (first published: 2019-04-08)
Steve is putting on a new contest for you with some fun prizes. Put on your creative hat and submit an entry. Contest ends April 21, 2019.
2019-04-17 (first published: 2019-04-15)
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Kendra Little shows how to get the WideWorldImporters database into version control, using SQL Source Control, and then set up an automated database build process, using Azure DevOps with SQL Change Automation.
2019-04-17 (first published: 2019-04-03)
Thank you to everyone who participated in T-SQL Tuesday #198! When I wrote the...
Efficient query performance in Amazon Redshift often comes down to how well you manage...
By gbargsley
Welcome back to PowerShell Strikes Back. We’re three weeks in, and the training is...
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