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Master Data Services Insufficient Memory Error
A business case that requires the usage of Master Data Services finally landed in my desk. As part of delivering...
2016-08-24
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Resolving Windows Folder Access Denied Error
I previously got rid of my desktop when its motherboard got damaged. Prior to throwing it away, I recovered its...
2016-08-17
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Resolving PolyBase Installation Errors in SQL Server 2016
One of the exciting new features you may want to explore in SQL Server 2016 is PolyBase. However, as I...
2016-07-15
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Single package deployment does not replace package deployment
In my article, Single package deployment in SQL Server Integration Services 2016, I covered the exciting single package deployment feature...
2016-06-30
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SQL Server Exercise for Data Warehouse Candidates
Background
Part of the process when looking for candidates to bring into a data warehouse team is to ensure that you hire...
2016-05-30 (first published: 2016-05-20)
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How to Trim Characters in C#
The removing of leading and trailing characters in c# is made possible by the System namespace.
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2016-04-18
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Multiple Tagging of TFS Work Items Using Excel
In my article, TFS tools for managing SQL Server development, I covered several Team Foundation Server (TFS) client tools that can...
2016-03-30
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Duplicate MySQL Table Using phpMyAdmin
There many reasons for creating copies of existing relational database tables. Sometimes you create duplicate tables for the purposes of...
2015-11-14
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Where’s my Team Explorer 2015?
Team Explorer is a client software that can be used to integrate Visual Studio with an instance of Team Foundation...
2015-11-03
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Vibe Coding a Login Tracking System
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A customer was asking about tracking logins and logouts in Redgate Monitor. We don’t...
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T-SQL in SQL Server 2025: The || Operator
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UNISTR Basics
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UNISTR Basics
What does this code return in SQL Server 2025+? (assume the database has an appropriate collation)
SELECT UNISTR('Hello 4E16754C') AS 'A Classic';
A: 
B: 
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