One-way and Two-way Tabulation Example in SQL Server - Part 2
In this tip we demonstrate how to use dynamic SQL and stored procedures to simplify the computation with SQL of one-way and two-way tabulations.
2019-03-06
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Transform your SQL Server permissions
SQL Census helps users understand who has access to their SQL Servers (including Active Directory groups) and simplify existing SQL Server permissions. A new feature reworks discrete user permissions into database roles, giving users the same effective rights in a more controllable structure. Download and use SQL Census (in preview) for free.
2019-03-06 (first published: 2019-03-04)
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New Truncation Error Message in SQL Server 2019
A new error message in SQL Server 2019 will make your life much easier!? Learn more...
2019-03-05
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Protecting Credit Card Data when Testing
Privacy regulations, ranging from GDPR to HIPAA, among many others, put strict compliance requirements on the storage and use of personal and sensitive data. In this article Grant Fritchey explains how the data masking technology in SQL Provision can help you protect credit card data while maintaining characteristics and distribution of the real thing.
2019-03-05
2,916 reads
Apache Cassandra Data Modeling and Query Best Practices
Organizations have many choices when it comes to database platforms. Choosing the right one for an application should be based on the application’s characteristics and the platform’s features. In this article, Pushpa Sekhara explains why the Apache Cassandra database might be a good choice and how to get the most from it.
2019-03-04
2,398 reads
Getting Started with Power BI - Part 1
In this tip we will show how Power BI works and how to create a simple report from scratch and the options available for creating reports.
2019-03-01
5,579 reads
Improve the Performance of Your Azure SQL Database (and Save Money!) with Automatic Tuning
Organizations may have many concerns about performance when migrating databases to Azure. Fortunately, Microsoft provides some great tools to help improve performance and save money. In this article, Monica Rathbun explains how to take advantage of these features.
2019-02-28
2,433 reads
Verify File Exists Using PowerShell
In this tip we look at a PowerShell script that can be used to compare actual files that exist against a list of files that should exist for a project to identify any missing files.
2019-02-27
3,120 reads
Getting Approximate Count in Microsoft SQL Server
Sometimes performance is more important than exact accuracy. Learn how to get an approximate count in SQL Server with better performance.
2019-02-26
5,395 reads
Introduction to SQL Server Security — Part 2
In this article, the second in the series, Robert Sheldon demonstrates how to manage the SQL Server security with granting permissions to users, logins, and groups.
2019-02-25
2,336 reads
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