Re-teaming is Good: Here’s Why
Note: This post is based on an editorial I originally published over at SQL Server Central Years ago, I worked on a fabulous team of eight database administrators We...
2020-03-13
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Altering an indexed view in SQL Server drops all indexes
I learned an interesting thing about ALTER VIEW behavior in SQL Server when applied to indexed views. This is covered in the product documentation, but it’s not something I...
2020-03-02
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Come work with me! Be a Sales Engineer for Redgate
Redgate is growing, and we have some fresh, new open positions around the world which would be a great fit for SQL Server developers or DBAs who would like...
2020-02-21
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I can do better; we can do better; let’s do better
In the past week or so, the Microsoft Data Platform community has begun having a discussion about inclusivity, both on Twitter and across community blog posts. This conversation began...
2020-02-13
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Protect Your Prod Databases in Azure DevOps / TFS: Three Control Points
When implementing any kind of automation for database deployments, it’s important to implement safeguards for your production environment. This is needed even in the best conditions when team members...
2020-02-05
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High Availability options for SQL Server 2008 in an Azure VM – a #sqlhelp story
I asked a question on Twitter yesterday: And check out the magic of the sqlhelp hash tag, I got loads of answers! So many that I’m actually selecting a...
2020-02-01
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Do It Live! A First Look at Redgate’s Hybrid Model for SQL Source Control and SQL Change Automation (video)
In this 70 minute livestream recording, I kick the tires of a fresh new Azure DevOps demo environment showing Redgate’s Hybrid Model for SQL Source Control and SQL Change...
2020-01-25
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Controlling who commits code to a given database schema in Git with Azure DevOps
One of most the fun things about working as an Advocate at Redgate is getting to help clients determine their preferred workflow for database DevOps. Teams often have unique...
2020-01-18
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Re-Inventing Humanity
Wishing you all a very happy, prosperous and peaceful new year 2020! May new year make us Human who cares for all the living being and for our mother...
2020-01-11
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Re-Inventing Humanity
Wishing you all a very happy, prosperous and peaceful new year 2020! May new year make us Human who cares for all the living being and for our mother...
2020-01-11
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Blogs
PASS Data Community Summit 2024 Day 3 Keynote
By Steve Jones
It’s been an amazing week here, as well as a long week. I’m tired,...
A New Word: Skidding
By Steve Jones
skidding – v. intr. the practice of making offhand comments that sound sarcastic but...
PASS Summit – Thursday
By Brian Kelley
Let’s start with the keynote. The biggest take away was how having to support...
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Backing up the Database Encryption Key
In my SQL Server 2022 database, I run this:
USE Sales; GO CREATE DATABASE ENCRYPTION KEY WITH ALGORITHM = AES_256 ENCRYPTION BY SERVER CERTIFICATE MyServerCert; GOThis works, but I want to prepare for the future and potential issues. How do I back up my DEK? See possible answers