Migrating Content Between Report Servers
This topic describes options for migrating content from one SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) report server to another report server.
2016-08-29
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Articles
Import data from Azure SQL to Tabular Databases
Daniel Calbimonte shows how to create an Azure SQL Database with the AdventureworksLT data, and how to import the information into a SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular Model Database.
2016-08-26
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Using Microsoft R in Enterprise Environments
This article talks about using the the positive aspects of setting up R in enterprise environment and give instructions on first steps how to do it.
2016-08-25
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SQL Server Access Control: The Basics
No technology yet invented can in any way allow us to neglect the task of ensuring the security of the database by controlling access. Security must be applied in depth, and the database is designed provide a system that will thwart even the most determined external attack. If it seems a bit complicated at first, that is no longer an excuse now that Rob Sheldon has provided this simple guide for getting started.
2016-08-25
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Installing Master Data Services in an AlwaysOn Environment
This article describes a solution for Master Data Service (MDS) hosted on AlwaysOn Availability Group configuration. The article describes how to install and configure SQL 2016 Master Data Services on a SQL 2016 AlwaysOn Availability group (AG). The main purpose of this solution is to improve high availability and disaster recovery of MDS backend data hosted on a SQL Server database.
2016-08-24
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Trace Flag 2389 and the new Cardinality Estimator
Erin Stellato shows the combined effect of different versions of the cardinality estimator and trace flag 2389 on an ascending key model.
2016-08-23
3,480 reads
A Tutorial With the Azure CLI (Command-Line Interface) and Azure SQL Database
In this article, we will show how to install Azure CLI and then create an Azure SQL Server and a SQL Database.
2016-08-22
3,418 reads
Software Animism
Have you ever accused an application of deliberately trying to make your life a misery? Simple Talk's Tony Davis talks animism in this week's editorial, and wants to hear your stories in the comments for the chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card.
2016-08-22
5,305 reads
Call for Articles
SQLServerCentral is looking for articles on a few topics. Read more to find out how to submit a draft.
2016-08-19 (first published: 2016-08-12)
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Windows Containers and Docker
Windows Server 2016 features support for containers. These are not Linux-based, but containers that run on Windows and run Windows on the inside. These conform to the Open Container Initiative (OCI). They allow you to run applications insulated from the rest of the system, within portable containers that include everything an application needs to be fully functional. As they did with Linux, containers will change the nature of the software supply chain for Windows users.
2016-08-19
6,766 reads
Blogs
Git forked
Forgive me for the title. Mentally I’m 12. When I started my current day...
Setting FK Constraints in Data Modeler
By Steve Jones
One of the things a customer asked recently about Redgate Data Modeler was how...
Webinar: Navigating the Database Landscape in 2026
By Steve Jones
For a number of years, we’ve produced the State of the Database Landscape report,...
Forums
SSMS 22 Latest Update Crashing
Hi all, I've just had to roll back my SSMS 22 version from 22.3.0,...
Transactional Replication setup issue
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The Power of Data and Privacy
Comments posted to this topic are about the item The Power of Data and...
Question of the Day
What's the Date?
In SQL Server 2025, there is a new function that returns the current date without the time. What is it?
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