Azure Data Factory Stored Procedure Activity Transformation Activities
In this post we will discuss Azure Data Factory transformation related pipeline activities using Stored Procedure activity.
2019-07-26
Additional Articles
Dealing with Server Objects, Settings and Features when Provisioning Databases
If we want the behavior and performance of our test databases to mimic that observed in production, then we must consider not only the database but also the server. Grant Frtichey reviews the server-level objects, settings and features that we may need to consider, and then shows how to 'synchronize' the linked servers, user logins and SQL Agent jobs, as part of an automated provisioning process, using SQL Provision.
2019-07-26
Modeling Time
There are those who argue that time doesn’t really exist; it’s just an illusion. That debate won’t keep you from storing and manipulating dates and time in SQL Server. In this article, Joe Celko discusses some of the many ways that SQL Server treats temporal data types.
2019-07-25
Static Data and Database Builds
Whichever way you wish to ensure that a database, when built, has all the data that will enable it to function properly, there are reasonably simple ways of doing it. Phil Factor explains the alternatives.
2019-07-25
Do you really know what’s happening with your servers?
As estates continue to grow and evolve, SQL Server professionals must continually adapt. But do you really know what’s happening with your servers? Jamie Wallis highlights the 4 key elements that are currently impacting the working life of an IT leader. Find out what they are here.
2019-07-24
How to Enable SQL Server CLR Integration using T-SQL
In this tip we look at how to enable SQL Server Common Runtime Language aka CLR using T-SQL commands.
2019-07-24
Data privacy next steps: Compliant Database DevOps
Over the last year we’ve seen a shift in customer concerns around personal data, as well as new legislation. Now is the time to implement a robust process to safeguard your data and your business, without hindering your DevOps journey. Read this blog post to find out the next steps for data privacy.
2019-07-23
How to find Updated Column in SQL Server Trigger
In this tip we look at how to which columns have been updated when using a SQL Server trigger by using the update and columns_updated functions
2019-07-22
Running Linux SQL Server as a Container
Phil Factor starts a series of articles that will demonstrate the use of temporary SQL Server instances, running in Linux containers, into which we can deploy the latest database build, stocked with data, for development and testing work. This initial article shows how to set up a SQL Server instance inside a Linux Docker container, create some sample databases, and persist data locally.
2019-07-19
SQL Server Clustered Tables vs Heap Tables
One very important design aspect when creating a new table is the decision to create or not create a clustered index. We will take a look at a few points to help with the decision.
2019-07-19
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Question of the Day
The New Database CheckDB
I run this code:
create database experiment
go
use Experiment
go
select DATABASEPROPERTYEX('Experiment', 'LastGoodCheckDbTime')
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