A Freecon Halloween at the PASS Summit
If you're attending the PASS Summit in 2017, there's a Freecon day on Tuesday you can attend.
2017-10-24 (first published: 2017-10-13)
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Press Release
Webinar: Extending DevOps practices to SQL Server databases
In this free demo webinar, Steve Jones and Arneh Eskandari will show how Redgate’s database DevOps solution works to improve your database development and deployment processes. With a focus on using Team Foundation Server (TFS) work items, the webinar will demonstrate how Redgate tools plug into TFS, TFS Build, and Microsoft Release Management. Register now.
2017-05-22
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SSIS Catalog Compare v2.0 Launch Event
Join the SSIS Catalog Compare v2.0 Launch Event on Tue, Mar 7 at 13:00 EST.
2017-03-07 (first published: 2017-03-03)
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Project Bletchley - The Microsoft Vision for Blockchain
The SQL Server Luxembourg User Group invites you to join us at our next event in Microsoft’s Offices, at 6:00pm on Tuesday 7th March
2017-03-06
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The Last Week for SQL Bits 2017 Discounts
This is the last week for a discounted registration to SQL Bits 2017. The price goes up after Mar 4, so register today.
2017-02-27
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Introducing Minion CheckDB by MinionWare
Minion CheckDB completes the MinionWare maintenance and backups suite in style. Each solution is plug-and-play for the busy DBA, and deeply configurable for those shops with in-depth needs.
2017-02-01
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Free-Con Pre-Con at the Pass Summit 2016
A free day of training on Monday, October 24 in Seattle this year. Join MCMs, MVPs, and Friends of Redgate for a free day of training.
2016-10-17 (first published: 2016-09-21)
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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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Biml Academy 2 - Importing, Staging, and Loading Data
Next week are 5 more lessons on working iwth Bilm. Each day, Aug 15-19, at 1:00pm EDT.
2016-08-12
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A Happy Birthday Present from Minionware
The Midnight DBAs and Minionware are having a birthday celebration. You can get your present of a free license today only.
2016-07-15
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The ##MS_DatabaseConnector## User
On SQL Server 2025, I run this code as a sysadmin:
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USE sandbox go SELECT CURRENT_USERWhat is returned? See possible answers