Randomizing Names with Data Masker
Data Masker for SQL Server is pretty cool. It can reduce your attack surface area and exposure under the GDPR...
2018-05-18 (first published: 2018-05-07)
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Blog Posts
Why I blog: TSQL Tuesday #102
It’s TSQL Tuesday again! This month our host is Riley Major (b/t) and the subject is Giving Back. He’s given...
2018-05-18 (first published: 2018-05-08)
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Automate SQL Server Database Restoration using bacpac with PowerShell or Batch techniques
Data is the key to your organization’s future, but if it’s outdated, irrelevant, or hidden then it’s no good. Maintenance...
2018-05-17 (first published: 2018-05-08)
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Creating Custom Conditions In SQL Server Policy Based Management
In my last post I covered some basic policy based management examples, in this post I want to cover writing...
2018-05-17
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Creating Custom Conditions In SQL Server Policy Based Management
In my last post I covered some basic policy based management examples, in this post I want to cover writing...
2018-05-17
58 reads
Day 17 Backup and Recovery
There are there types of Backup: Full Backup Incremental Backup Bin-Log Backup Full Backup: is a complete backup of the...
2018-05-17
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Installing OpenSSH Server on Windows 10
So in yesterday’s post we learned that the OpenSSH client is included with the Windows 10, Update 1803! Guess, what else is included in this server, an OpenSSH Server! Yes,...
2018-05-17
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Installing OpenSSH Server on Windows 10
So in yesterday’s post we learned that the OpenSSH client is included with the Windows 10, Update 1803! Guess, what else...
2018-05-17
2,547 reads
Managing Business Logic
Encapsulating business logic into data movement and presentation is a critical part of a stable information management strategy. Too often,...
2018-05-17
300 reads
Music City Data
I’ve never spoken in Tennessee. I’ve wanted to visit, but the I’ve only managed to drive through a part of...
2018-05-17
332 reads
Blogs
Redgate and Rome
By Steve Jones
I’m at the UK Redgate office today, meeting with senior leaders in all areas...
Quick Tip: Check Most DTU Expensive Queries in Azure SQL Database
Optimizing Azure SQL Database performance often begins with identifying the most resource-intensive queries. Understanding...
PowerShell Newbie – Variables
By gbargsley
This is Week 2 of PowerShell Strikes Back – a four-week May series for...
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The Distance Metric
In the new VECTOR_DISTANCE() function in SQL Server 2025, the first parameter is the distance_metric. What is this?
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