COUNT, DISTINCT, and NULLs
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One thing I see fairly often (and am occasionally guilty of myself) is using COUNT(DISTINCT) and DISTINCT interchangeably to get an idea of the...
2019-02-19
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Blog Posts
COUNT, DISTINCT, and NULLs
Watch this week's video on YouTube
One thing I see fairly often (and am occasionally guilty of myself) is using COUNT(DISTINCT) and DISTINCT interchangeably to get an idea of the...
2019-02-19
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Defaults In msdb Database
Today is a day to discuss defaults. It started with the day being TSQL Tuesday and having a topic of...
2019-02-19 (first published: 2019-01-28)
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Do You Have a SQL Server Estate?
At Redgate, we do a lot of research. Maybe not as much as Microsoft Research, but we are always trying...
2019-02-19
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How to Encrypt and Restore Your SQL Server Database Backups
We’ve had backup encryption out of the box since SQL Server 2014, yet I’ve rarely seen it used. In an...
2019-02-19 (first published: 2019-01-28)
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Interview with Uwe Ricken
I have just done my first interview! The very special guest was Uwe Ricken!
My idea for the interview was...
2019-02-19
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SQLTreeo Add-In guide
SQLTreeo Add-In Plugin for SQL Server Management Studio Version Applies to SQLTreeo Add-In version 0.8.7 or higher. Purpose Informational guide...
2019-02-19
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SQLTreeo Add-In guide
SQLTreeo Add-In Plugin for SQL Server Management Studio Version Applies to SQLTreeo Add-In version 0.8.7 or higher. Purpose Informational guide on how to use the SQLTreeo...
2019-02-19
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Continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) in Azure Data Factory using DevOps and GitHub
(2019-Feb-18) With Azure Data Factory (ADF) continuous integration, you help your team to collaborate and develop data transformation solutions within the same data...
2019-02-18
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Data Warehousing Tip #6 – Use a consistent unknown member key
In this article I’ll be discussing the benefits of using a consistent unknown member key across your data warehouse. And...
2019-02-18 (first published: 2019-01-28)
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Blogs
Claude AI Convinced Me Not to Build an iPad App
By Steve Jones
I coach volleyball and I do a lot of stat stuff on paper. I...
A New Word: Dolorblindness
By Steve Jones
dolorblindness – n. the frustration that you’ll never be able to understand another person’s...
Claude Code Helps Analyze Test Data Manager Log Files
By Steve Jones
I had a customer ask about analyzing their Test Data Manager (TDM) usage to...
Forums
Data Warehouse Toolkit meets Star Schema: The Complete Reference
Is there a good syllabus for reading these two together? (Yes, it's called the...
GPX distance and time analysis in SQL Server
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The DBA is Dead; Long Live the DBA
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Changing the AG Listener
In SQL Server 2025, if I want to remove an IP from a listener, what do I do?
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