A First Look at Redgate’s Subsetter
I have been a proponent of subsetting databases in dev/test for a long time. It took awhile, but as part of the Test Data Manager that Redgate launched at...
2024-03-11 (first published: 2024-02-28)
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Blog Posts
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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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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Blogs
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: A Plan
By Brian Kelley
My most recent bout with imposter syndrome was with ISACA’s Digital Trust Ecosystem Framework...
Advice I Like: Celebrate Success
By Steve Jones
“On the way to a grand goal, celebrate the smallest victories as if each...
Programmatically Retrieving MLV Lineage and Refresh Times
Materialized lake views (MLVs) in Microsoft Fabric are an effective way to implement medallion...
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