Coding Standards Gone Bad in SQL Server
Knowing your data is very important when it comes to writing code. Now I’ll admit that I am very far from being a developer, however as a DBA, I...
2020-04-21
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Coding Standards Gone Bad in SQL Server
Knowing your data is very important when it comes to writing code. Now I’ll admit that I am very far from being a developer, however as a DBA, I...
2020-05-01 (first published: 2020-04-21)
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DAX and Power BI Stairway Live
As part of the Redgate Community Circle, I’m going to be running a live class on DAX and Power BI, every Thursday, from 12MDT for about 30-45 minutes. We’ll...
2020-04-21
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New Article: Understanding SQL Server Ownership Chaining
Back in January I gave a presentation to a small group of folks on foundational SQL Server security items. The last thing I covered was the concept of ownership...
2020-04-21
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Daily Coping 21 Apr 2020
I’ve started to add a daily coping tip to the SQLServerCentral newsletter, which is helping me deal with the issues in the world. I’m adding my responses for each...
2020-04-21
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T-SQL Tuesday Live 21 Apr 2020
I’ll be hosting T-SQL Tuesday live again today, at 1:00pm MDT/3:00pmEDT/8:00pmGMT If you’re interested in taking a break, chatting, touching base with others, bring your comments, questions, thoughts, and...
2020-04-21
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Remote Work Resources
We’re at least five weeks into this thing here in New York and while there are some encouraging signs, it’s more likely than not that “non-essential” workers aren’t at...
2020-04-21
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Audit Logons with Extended Events
This article shows how to audit the logon events for SQL Server 2012 and beyond through the use of XEvents.
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2020-04-20
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Audit Logons with Extended Events
This article shows how to audit the logon events for SQL Server 2012 and beyond through the use of XEvents.
Related Posts:
Life Support 2008 - Audit Logons July 17, 2019...
2020-04-20
6 reads
Audit Logons with Extended Events
This article shows how to audit the logon events for SQL Server 2012 and beyond through the use of XEvents.
Related Posts:
Life Support 2008 - Audit Logons July 17, 2019...
2020-04-20
6 reads
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How to Work with On-Premises AI Models to Generate T-SQL Code
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Escaping Strings
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Escaping Strings
The STRING_ESCAPE() function requires 2 parameters in SQL Server 2025. The first is a string of text and the second is the type of escape rules being used. What are the options for the second parameter?
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