The problem with averages
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2022-03-25
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Matt Gordan is next in the hot seat. We discuss how Matt keeps the lights on while overseeing many data related projects and how his team know the more they are plugged into projects, the better support the can offer.
2022-03-25
How to get DevOps buy-in across your organization
In our latest DevOps 101 Series live webinar Grant Fritchey discusses why the key to successful DevOps implementation is gaining buy-in, and how you can achieve this in your organization.
2022-03-23
What is Change Management?
Change manage is a process to prepare an organization to implement change. In this article, Rohan Kapoor explains the five components of change management.
2022-03-23
Think you know SQL Monitor? Think again.
You spoke 📣 we listened 👂
We are dedicated to listening to what our customers want and need and implementing feedback accordingly. Learn about how SQL Monitor has evolved, and the key features we've added, since 2018.
2022-03-21
Working with MySQL tables
After getting a new database in place, the next step is to create tables. In this article, Robert Sheldon walks you through creating tables with SQL Workbench and with scripts.
2022-03-21
Bulk Formatting of the SQL Server SQL Files
In this article, Phil Factor explains how to apply SQL formatting styles as part of an automated process, using the SQL Prompt command line formatter, with examples of bulk applying styles from the command prompt, PowerShell or a DOS batch.
2022-03-18
The effects of NULL with NOT IN on Oracle transformations
IN and NOT IN subqueries are frequently used in Oracle. Jonathan Lewis explains how the optimizer handles NULL with IN and NOT IN.
2022-03-18
Summit 2022 Call for Speakers Now Open
Share your knowledge and insights at the world's largest gathering of data platform professionals! The PASS Data Community Summit conference is going hybrid this year, and whether you're planning to attend in-person in Seattle or online, this is your chance to reach a global audience and advance your career as a speaker. If you're an expert in a data-related topic, we want to hear from you. Speakers of all experience levels are welcome to submit a proposal and the Call for Speakers is open until March 31. Registration also opens on March 24, so don't miss your chance to register for Summit's homecoming in Seattle at early bird pricing.
2022-03-16
The basic T-SQL SELECT statement
The SQL language is used across many relational database platforms. Greg Larsen explains the basics of the SELECT statement for SQL Server.
2022-03-16
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Backup to Immutable Storage
In SQL Server 2025, a backup can be made on Azure Immutable Storage. What changes in how the backup is created?
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