Azure SQL MI License free?
A common setup when leveraging the cloud is to use the cloud for Disaster recovery (DR) purposes, some say it becomes a logical extension of your on-prem / data...
2024-03-11 (first published: 2024-02-27)
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Blog Posts
10 reasons why IT certifications are still important
As someone who has spent over 20 years in the Software/Data Engineering area and has obtained numerous certifications, I can confidently say that certifications are still a valuable asset...
2024-03-08 (first published: 2024-02-23)
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A New Word, err Phrase: loss of backing
loss of backing– n. an abrupt collapse of trust in yourself – having abandoned a resolution, surrendered to your demons, or squandered an opportunity you swore you’d take seriously...
2024-03-08
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SQLpassion Live Training about running SQL Server in Microsoft Azure
From April 24 – 25, 2024 I will run a brand-new SQLpassion Live Training about Design, Deploy, and Optimize SQL Server on Microsoft Azure. Unlock the power of Microsoft...
2024-03-08 (first published: 2024-03-04)
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Book Review: My Effin Life
This is very off topic, but I’ve been a fan of Rush since I was about 12 years old. Their Moving Pictures This is a few thoughts on Geddy...
2024-03-06
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Foreign Keys in SQL Data Generator
A customer recently asked about using FKs in SQL Data Generator, and I decided to write a short post showing how these work. The Scenario I’ve got a copy...
2024-03-06 (first published: 2024-02-26)
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How Redgate’s Test Data Manager Can Enhance Automated Testing
A brief overview of the benefits and challenges of automated testing and how Redgate’s Test Data Manager can help. Automated testing uses software tools to execute predefined tests on...
2024-03-06 (first published: 2024-02-26)
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Adding Git LFS Support – #SQLNewBlogger
I got this message recently while committing some changes: This post shows my work in adding Git LFS support to GitHub. Another post for me that is simple and...
2024-03-04 (first published: 2024-02-21)
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Know Thy Platform
IT and data professionals, I implore you – know thy platform. All of it. Not just the layer your job is tasked with. Modern public cloud (or any infrastructure...
2024-03-04 (first published: 2024-02-22)
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The Redgate Summit in Atlanta
Navigating the Database Landscape is the headline of our Redgate Summit in Atlanta on Mar 13. I’m doing the Keynote with Grant Fritchey and Kathi Kellenberger with this title,...
2024-03-04
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Blogs
Finding Balance: Things Will Come Up
By Steve Jones
I have a presentation on finding balance in your career that got quite a...
Who Are You Doing It For?
By Brian Kelley
But as I've matured over the years, I came to realize that I needed...
Presenting Twice in May 2026
By alevyinroc
I will be presenting my latest session, Documenting Your Work for Worry-Free Vacations, in-person...
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what data type i should use for roversion col and can i use less than greater
can i use Rowversioncol ( in my database it's synonyme timestamp is used) to...
Radius Latitude Longitude
I have a table with latitude longitude in the format. 45.123456 , -111.123456 ,...
degree of parallelism
Team, I'm trying to figure out what will be the best recommendation to configure...
Question of the Day
A Fun Computer Quote
Which movie featured this quote?
"All programs have a desire to be useful."Happy April Fools! See possible answers