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Save $200 by registering for a PASS Summit 2024 3-day ticket before July 16

PASS Data Community Summit 2024 is taking place in Seattle from November 4-8. With over 150 sessions and over 140 different speakers, this year's event promises something for everyone, with a broad variety of topics covered by a range of data industry experts.

If you're looking to connect, share and learn with the data community this year, make sure you register for PASS Summit before the next price bump and save $200 on a 3-day ticket. Beat the price bump by registering for your ticket before July 15, 23:59 PM PT.

2024-07-12

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Redgate recommended in Bloor Test Data Management market update

Last year, Redgate announced the launch of their latest in test data management (TDM) technology – Redgate Test Data Manager. This year, they’re proud to have been recommended in Bloor’s 2024 Test Data Management Market Update! This paper highlights the increasing adoption of TDM technology among enterprise organizations and offers insight into the trends and approaches to look out for when looking for a TDM solution.

2024-07-10

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General program for PASS Summit 2024 now available

Did you know that the general program for PASS Data Community Summit 2024 (November 4-8) was recently unveiled? This year's lineup includes over 150 different sessions being delivered by over 140 speakers!

This year's program also includes 16 incredible full day pre-cons, taking place on November 4 and 5, plus 6 different learning pathways to choose from. Join PASS Summit on-site for a whole week of connecting, sharing and learning with industry experts. Register before July 16 to secure a 3-day ticket at the early bird rate.

2024-07-08

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Identity Defaults

What happens when I run this code?

CREATE TABLE dbo.IdentityTest
(
     id int IDENTITY(10) PRIMARY KEY,
     somevalue VARCHAR(20)
)
GO

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