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Are PostgreSQL memory parameters magic?

Ordinary PostgreSQL users often do not know that PostgreSQL configuration parameters exist, let alone what they are and what they mean. Some parameter tuning can improve the database performance, and we are usually talking about 10%, 20%, and in rare cases, up to 50% performance improvement.

2023-06-14

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Flyway for SQL Server Data Tools Users

If you are using SSDT for authoring, building, debugging, and publishing a database project, how do you change to, or preferably migrate towards, a Flyway-based database development? Flyway doesn't need to replace any code part of SSDT, but if allowed to manage every release candidate, it does allow for much cleaner branching, merging, and deployments.

2023-06-12

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Overcoming Organization Challenges in Cloud Migration: A Webinar for Senior IT Leaders

Is your team looking to modernize and migrate your data but have questions about the complex organizational challenges? This webinar panel on June 29th covers all aspects of data modernization and migration that senior IT leaders should be aware of, including organization culture, communication, and politics. Why not send it to your boss?

2023-06-09

PostgreSQL 101: Getting started with PostgreSQL for SQL Server Developers (AEST and SGT Time Zones)

In the first two webinars, we've discussed why PostgreSQL has become such a force in recent years and some of the main differences for SQL Server users to know.
In this follow-up webinar, find out how to take your first steps using PostgreSQL.

Join Ryan Booz, PostgreSQL Advocate at Redgate, and discover:
-The freely available options to help you get started
-The essential tools you will need when using PostgreSQL
-Some learning resources to help you take the next steps

2023-06-07

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PostgreSQL 101: Getting started with PostgreSQL for SQL Server Developers (CT and BST Time Zones)

In the first two webinars, we've discussed why PostgreSQL has become such a force in recent years and some of the main differences for SQL Server users to know.
In this follow-up webinar, find out how to take your first steps using PostgreSQL.

Join Ryan Booz, PostgreSQL Advocate at Redgate, and discover:
-The freely available options to help you get started
-The essential tools you will need when using PostgreSQL
-Some learning resources to help you take the next steps

2023-06-07

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UNISTR Escape

In SQL Server 2025, I run this command:

SELECT UNISTR('*3041*308A*304C\3068 and good night', '*') as "A Classic";
What is returned? (assume the database has an appropriate collation) A: B: C:

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