2019-01-07
138 reads
Ben Kubicek
- Interests: Jesus, playing guitar singing, most sports, running, biking, triathlons
2018-11-15
702 reads
Using your critical eye to see something positive
As DBA's we are often looking for issues and hole is things, but it is also important to see positives and seek a better solution.
2018-10-18
71 reads
Using Redgate API to compare data in the same table
I needed to speed up some regression testing. Redgate Sql Data compare API helped me do it.
2018-10-16
1,371 reads
The Importance of Consistent Server Setup
In larger shops with multiple database servers, it is very important to have consistency.
2018-10-12
164 reads
What is the best way to on-board (train) a new junior employee?
It is important to train new people, so what is the best way to go about doing it?
2018-09-06
367 reads
Why not take a risk and try something new?
When we risk failure, we also have the opportunity for success, so try something new today.
2018-08-30
83 reads
When someone asks you what you do for work, how do you answer?
In many ways job titles matter, just not when telling a stranger what you do for work.
2018-07-30
474 reads
How much database normalization is enough?
Normalization is important for relational databases, but sometimes too much of a good thing can be bad.
2018-07-23
2,470 reads
2018-05-17
109 reads
Blogs
Did You Really Name That Default?
By alevyinroc
Ten years (and a couple jobs) ago, I wrote about naming default constraints to...
Monday Monitor Tips: A New Analysis Page
By Steve Jones
We have multiple teams (8) working on Redgate Monitor. Some work on the Standard...
Case Studies: Real-World Success Stories of FinOps Implementation
By HeyMo0sh
Learning any kind of theory is easy, but adapting FinOps and watching it rescue...
Forums
The day-to-day pressures of a DBA team, and how we can work smarter with automation and AI
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The Problem Isn't Always Your Query or Schema... Sometimes It's Hidden Assumptions
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Identity Defaults
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Question of the Day
Identity Defaults
What happens when I run this code?
CREATE TABLE dbo.IdentityTest
(
id int IDENTITY(10) PRIMARY KEY,
somevalue VARCHAR(20)
)
GO
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