A summary of new features in Azure SQL Database
It has been some time since I last wrote about Azure SQL Database. Although it has been more than three years since SQL Server 2017 was released, Microsoft have...
2021-06-23
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Blog Posts
Azure Function Drain mode
(2021-Jun-16) Recently, Google started to notify me that my blog website (http://datanrg.blogspot.com/) had been experiencing some ‘Server (5xx)’ errors. Nothing has been changed on my side, and I’m not sure how...
2021-06-23 (first published: 2021-06-16)
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Azure SQL Managed Instance Versions
Just a really quick FYI for the readers. If you are using Managed Instances in Azure (If not, why not?) and you connect vis SSMS (SQL Server Management Studio)...
2021-06-23
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Daily Coping 23 Jun 2021
I started to add a daily coping tip to the SQLServerCentral newsletter and to the Community Circle, which is helping me deal with the issues in the world. I’m...
2021-06-23
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Find Queries Using a Key Lookup Operator
While teaching about Extended Events and Execution Plans last week, Jason, one of the people in the class, asked: Is there a way in Extended Events to find queries...
2021-06-23 (first published: 2021-06-14)
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Daily Coping 22 Jun 2021
I started to add a daily coping tip to the SQLServerCentral newsletter and to the Community Circle, which is helping me deal with the issues in the world. I’m...
2021-06-22
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P2 Puts Easy, Flexible Project Tracking Tools In Your Hands
Improve your team's workflow and productivity with these project tracking blocks.
2021-06-22
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Why are my permissions missing?
You’d be amazed (or maybe you wouldn’t) how often I hear this: “I used to be able to do xyz ... Continue reading
2021-06-22
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Abuse, Patience, and Understanding
I’ve been struggling with an author for a few months. I tried to work throughs some issues, and I couldn’t get anywhere. This was very frustrating, and I spoke...
2021-06-21
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CROSS vs OUTER APPLY
I love CROSS APPLY. I also love OUTER APPLY. What’s the difference though? The same difference as with an INNER ... Continue reading
2021-06-21 (first published: 2021-06-10)
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Blogs
How to Measure AI Value: A 6-Branch AI Maturity Model for Use Cases and Agents
Your AI is busy. But do you know what it's worth? Most companies can...
Speeding Up Patching – Beyond Patch Delivery
By Brian Kelley
I wear many hats in technology, and one of those is as a (cyber)security...
Monday Monitor Tips: Query Recommendations
By Steve Jones
We keep adding stuff to Redgate Monitor, and it’s easy to miss some of...
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FARE Labs is the best water testing laboratory in India.
Accurate water test results are provided by the NABL-approved Fare facility, an Indian water...
Azure SQL Hyperscale Unveiled
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What is the worst part about existing monitoring solutions?
Hi. What is the most difficult aspect of using monitoring software like idera, redgate,...
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