Database Fundamentals #11: Why Learn T-SQL
If you’ve been following along with the previous 10 Database Fundamentals blog posts, you have a SQL Server installed and...
2017-09-21 (first published: 2017-09-18)
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The Scary DBA
Speaking at IT/DevConnections 2017
If you’re going to be in the San Francisco area in October, let’s get together and talk. I’ll be at...
2017-09-13
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Database Fundamentals #10: Modifying Tables
Invariably, either while building a new database, or while maintaining old ones, you will find that the business needs change...
2017-09-12
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Database Fundamentals #9: Schemas As Containers
Schemas are a very useful tool for managing the objects in your database. From security through process, through placement, schemas...
2017-09-14 (first published: 2017-09-06)
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Luck and the PASS Summit
I recently read an article asking the question whether or not we downplay the role that luck plays in our...
2017-09-05
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Ich werde Deutschland beriesen
Guten Tag!
OK, switching back to English for the rest of this.
I’m going to be spending a few weeks in Germany...
2017-08-30
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Database Fundamentals #8: All About Data Types
SQL Server provides all different kinds of data types in order to give you more flexibility and control for how...
2017-08-29
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Database Fundamentals #8: All About Data Types
SQL Server provides all different kinds of data types in order to give you more flexibility and control for how...
2017-08-29
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Speaking at Live360 Orlando
Are you going to be in Florida in November? Me too. I’m privileged to say that I get to speak...
2017-08-28
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Speaking at Live360 Orlando
Are you going to be in Florida in November? Me too. I’m privileged to say that I get to speak...
2017-08-28
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Blogs
Resetting on the AI hype train
By Brian Kelley
There's a great article from MIT Technology Review about resetting on the hype of...
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...
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The Microsoft SQL Year in Review
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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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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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