SQL Server Clustered Index Fragmentation on GUID Columns
In this article we take a look at using GUID columns in your SQL Server database tables and the impact GUID columns may have on indexing.
2020-11-11
Additional Articles
Storage 101: Monitoring storage metrics
Well tuned storage is essential for SQL Server performance. In this article, Robert Sheldon explains the metrics that are important to watch.
2020-11-10
Meet Redgate at PASS Virtual Summit
Redgate are Gold sponsors of PASS Virtual Summit, which this year is available to all online. It's time to accelerate your data career by joining Redgate's Advocates who will be presenting a variety of sessions, as well as demo solutions throughout the week of 11 - 13 November. See what's happening and register today.
2020-11-09 (first published: 2020-11-03)
SSRS Dynamic Row-Level Security with Recursive Hierarchy Group
In this article we walk through how to build a SQL Server Reporting Services report based on database level security settings by user to show different results to each user that runs the report.
2020-11-09
Format your own SQL code using this free online formatter
Redgate have launched their very own Online SQL Formatter powered by SQL Prompt. Visit the page here to try formatting your SQL code with a few pre-defined styles, or find out how to create and share your own styles with SQL Prompt.
2020-11-06 (first published: 2020-10-30)
How to Build a Cost Effective Virtual Desktop for Your Remote Teams
In this article we look at how you can easily build virtual desktops that you can deploy to your teams using Amazon WorkSpaces.
2020-11-06
Questions about SQL Prompt you were too shy to ask
Phil Factor answers some questions you've been itching to ask about SQL Prompt, covering ranked code completion suggestions and auto-fixing SQL code smells, and suggesting where in the tool to find other nuggets of hidden treasure.
2020-11-06
Git Anatomy
In this article, Dino Esposito gives an overview of git explaining repository, commit, and branch.
2020-11-05
Explore the Role of Normal Forms in Dimensional Modeling
In this tip we walk through an exercise of developing a data model based on the characteristics of the data requirements.
2020-11-04
Monitoring Amazon RDS SQL Servers with SQL Monitor v11
SQL Monitor v11 introduces native support for SQL Server instances hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS) Relational Database Service (RDS) platform. In this post we'll explore the metrics you need to keep an eye on with Amazon RDS SQL Server monitoring, how a monitoring tool will help you manage the process of migrating databases to the Amazon cloud, as well as measures its success, and how SQL Monitor allows you to monitor all your SQL Server instances, wherever they are hosted, through a single pane of glass.
2020-11-04
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Changing the AG Listener
In SQL Server 2025, if I want to remove an IP from a listener, what do I do?
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