I recently started full time learning of Amazon Web Services (AWS). I found that AWS's Relational Database Service
(RDS) is really user-friendly. RDS simplifies many of the
complicated aspects of...
2024-05-06 (first published: 2024-04-20)
392 reads
If you've ever wrestled with complex SQL code, you know the drill. Hours spent on a single query, eyes glazing over at the endless lines of commands, that sinking...
2024-05-06 (first published: 2024-04-19)
911 reads
On Wednesday May 15th 2024 I will give a free webinar on MSSQLTips.com about Microsoft Fabric (at 6PM UTC).Abstract: Microsoft Fabric is the new all-encompassing data platform of Microsoft....
2024-05-06
64 reads
mcfeely – adj. inexplicably moved by predictable and well-worn sentiments, even if they are trite or obvious or being broadcast blindly to the masses. I get mcfeely all the...
2024-05-03
14 reads
Today I was having a nice discussion with some colleagues about Fabric and pricing/licensing came up. I mentioned an F2 is only around €250 a month, but a colleague...
2024-05-03 (first published: 2024-04-17)
199 reads
Database administrators (DBAs) are the backbone of data-driven organizations. If you're looking to break into this field or climb the DBA career ladder, mastering SQL is absolutely crucial. Let's...
2024-05-03
366 reads
As I’ve been working with SQL Saturday and managing changes to events, I’ve accumulated a lot of branches. Even though I’m a solo developer, I decided to use branches,...
2024-05-03 (first published: 2024-04-17)
207 reads
A couple of days ago I was doing some cleaning on some Azure SQL DBs and shrinking some files to lower the bill.
To check my progress I needed to...
2024-05-02
198 reads
We all know that choosing the right basic SQL training is absolutely crucial if you want your SQL journey to be a success story, especially when you're starting from...
2024-05-01 (first published: 2024-04-30)
242 reads
Let's get one thing straight: database administration isn't the most glamorous tech job out there. You won't be building flashy user interfaces or trendy AI models. But if you...
2024-05-01 (first published: 2024-04-17)
697 reads
Forgive me for the title. Mentally I’m 12. When I started my current day...
By Steve Jones
One of the things a customer asked recently about Redgate Data Modeler was how...
By Steve Jones
For a number of years, we’ve produced the State of the Database Landscape report,...
Comments posted to this topic are about the item Expanding into Print
Comments posted to this topic are about the item Downtime Caused by the Postgres...
Comments posted to this topic are about the item The String Distance I
In SQL Server 2025, what is returned by this code:
SELECT EDIT_DISTANCE('Steve', 'Stan')
Assume preview features are enabled. See possible answers