The Redgate 100: Top Influencers List
We're recognizing the individuals in the database community for their work, online influence and thought leadership in our inaugural list of influencers: The Redgate 100.
2022-09-30
We're recognizing the individuals in the database community for their work, online influence and thought leadership in our inaugural list of influencers: The Redgate 100.
2022-09-30
Learn why Becton Dickinson has selected DBDefence to protect their SQL Server data across numerous medical devices in a cost effective manner.
2022-09-28
Digital transformation and data modernization are frequently cited as high-value strategic projects that are crucial to achieving competitive advantage. At the same time, delivery of code in agile and predictable ways has led to many businesses adopting DevOps practices. Throughout this event we will explore how Database DevOps can be the function that accelerates transformation projects.
Join us On October 6th as we invite experts to share their insider tips and tricks.
2022-09-28
What does fragmentation mean? How does it happen? Can you fix it with fill factor? Should you rebuild your indexes to fix it?
2022-09-26
The schedule at a glance is now available. Get ready for a week of learning and connecting at the data community homecoming. LAST chance to benefit from Late Bird prices for online and in-person passes.
2022-09-26
In this tip we look at the impact of running SQL Server processes in smaller batches instead of one large operation.
2022-09-23
he SQL Server Database Engine processes queries on various data storage architectures such as local tables, partitioned tables, and tables distributed across multiple servers. The following sections cover how SQL Server processes queries and optimizes query reuse through execution plan caching.
2022-09-23
Every organization must perform data governance. This requires planning, oversight, and control over the management, security, resilience and quality of data and over the use of data by the organization. In larger organizations, it can be a complex task. William Brewer explains what's involved.
2022-09-21
In this article, we look at how to set up Transparent Data Encryption for SQL Server and Oracle along with the differences and similarities.
2022-09-21
Learn how to build graph node and edge tables using Azure Data Studio in this step-by-step guide.
2022-09-19
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I have a SQL Server 2022 English default installation on a server. I want to detect if there are any upper case characters in rows and I have this code:
SELECT CustomerNameID,
CustomerName
FROM dbo.CustomerName
WHERE CustomerName = LOWER(CustomerName)
Here is the sample data I am testing with:
CustomerNameID CustomerName 1 John Smith 2 Sarah Johnson 3 MICHAEL WILLIAMS 4 JENNIFER BROWN 5 david jones 6 emily davis 7 Robert Miller 8 LISA WILSON 9 christopher moore 10 Amanda TaylorHow many rows are returned? See possible answers