A New Word: Incidental Contact High
incidental contact high – n. an innocuous touch by someone just doing their job – a barber, yoga instructor, or friendly waitress – that you find more meaningful than...
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Azure PostgreSQL Flexible Server and Entra Groups
My company is moving from an Azure PostgreSQL single server to a flexible server. We want to set up managed identity/Entra access instead of having roles with passwords for...
2024-09-23 (first published: 2024-09-05)
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Take the 2025 State of Database Landscape Survey
The survey is out now and you can share your experiences for a chance at $250 in Amazon vouchers. No matter whether you think your org is great or...
2024-09-06 (first published: 2024-09-05)
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Developer Q&A: John Kostak of Web Dev USA
"We can really be dangerous if we want, without being too afraid of it."
2024-09-05
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SQL Server Quickie #47 – Azure SQL Database
Today I have uploaded SQL Server Quickie #47 to YouTube. This time I’m talking about Azure SQL Database. If you are interested in learning more about this very interestingh...
2024-09-20 (first published: 2024-09-05)
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Blockchain + RWAs
Blockchain technology is still at the hype stage for an emerging technology cycle, it gets a bad image from all the dodgy web3 “crypto” fake projects out there (based...
2024-09-05
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SQL Saturday Boston 2024 Plans
I was accepted to speak at SQL Saturday Boston 2024, which is taking place on October 5, 2024. One month away. This is a fun event that takes place...
2024-09-04
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How Learning SQL Basics Transformed My Productivity
As a data analyst, my switch from Excel to SQL was revolutionary. This article reveals how an online SQL basics course dramatically improved my workflow. I've always depended on...
2024-09-04
194 reads
Simple Talks Episode 5
The fifth episode of Simple Talks is out. Simple Talks is the Redgate podcast from myself, Grant, Ryan, and Louis. The main page is here, and it has links...
2024-09-03
55 reads
The Secrets of One of the World’s Largest Ad-Free Blogs
There are no secrets about how PostSecret handles millions of visitors.
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I’m back from a great vacation. I had the chance to visit two new...
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PostgreSQL psql Meta Commands: Tables
Which of the following psql meta commands (also called backslash or slash commands) will provide information about tables within a database?
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