Insurance For Events
Posting here mostly because I’ll need this link again sooner or later! We’re hosting our more or less annual joint...
2016-04-12
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SQLAndy
SSC Editorial: Would You Move for a Job?
I won’t say never, but it’s unlikely I’d move for a job – my roots are here in Orlando and I...
2016-04-07
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Ben Miller Speaking to oPASS & MagicPASS on April 19, 2016
Register to attend this joint chapter meeting at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/opassmagicpass-joint-april-meeting-w-ben-miller-tickets-24457339561.
OPASS and MagicPASS are proud to present a special joint meeting with Ben...
2016-04-06
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SSC Editorial: Is Powershell Intimidating?
Is Powershell intimidating? It’s an interesting question, though perhaps unfair – TSQL can be intimidating when you first start out too....
2016-04-04
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If SQL Server Runs on Linux What’s Left for April Fools Day and A Journey Journey
It’s still a bit hard to believe that SQL Server will soon run on Linux. If you think back to...
2016-04-01
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2016 PASS Nominating Committee Announced
I was pleased to hear today that I was selected for the 2016 NomCom, along with Joaquin Romero, Erin Stellato,...
2016-03-31
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Notes from the March 2016 oPASS Meeting
Quick notes:
Chinese food instead of pizza (thanks Shawn!)The wine bar is doing some remodeling to make better use of the...
2016-03-28
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SSC Editorial: On Time, or Not
Is being on time important? I think that might be a revealing interview question. The answer might or might not...
2016-03-24
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Last Day to Submit Your Letter of Interest for the 2016 PASS Nominating Committee
I submitted my letter just a few minutes ago. It’s a template, doesn’t take more than 5 minutes to fill out and...
2016-03-23
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Thoughts on the March 17, 2015 PASS Town Hall
I listened to most of the town hall today. The main topic was the just voted on changes to the...
2016-03-18
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Blogs
A New Word: Etherness
By Steve Jones
etherness – n. the wistful feeling of looking around a gathering of loved ones,...
Vibe Coding a Login Tracking System
By Steve Jones
A customer was asking about tracking logins and logouts in Redgate Monitor. We don’t...
4 CPE Opportunity (Virtual) for Charity
By Brian Kelley
Every year, the South Carolina State Internal Auditors Association and the South Carolina Midlands...
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T-SQL in SQL Server 2025: The || Operator
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Your Value from a Conference
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UNISTR Basics
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Question of the Day
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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