When working on an SSIS project with multiple developers, a merge conflict can occur in the git repository. In this tip we'll show you how to resolve this type of conflict and provide alternative options.
2021-02-22
Git is a great tool for source control and in this tip we look at how you can utilize Git source control to build and deploy database hotfixes.
2021-02-10
Flyway is a multi-platform, cross-database version control tool. Carlos Robles explains Flyway’s history and shows how it works.
2021-02-02
To stay competitive and bring value to customers, organisations are adopting DevOps, but finding people experienced in DevOps can be challenging. Robert Sheldon has ten tips to help managers attract and retain DevOps talent.
2021-01-04
Feature branching and pull requests are two important concepts when using Git. In this article, Kendra Little explains these patterns and even provides a video to demonstrate.
2020-12-30
Learn how a Jenkins server can be used to schedule SQL scripts to execute against SQL Server.
2020-12-22
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2020-12-15
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Introduction PowerShell is a task-based command-line shell and scripting language; it is designed specifically for system administrators and power-users, to rapidly automate the administration of multiple operating systems (Linux, OSX, and Windows) and the processes related to the applications that run on those operating systems. For system administrators (DBAs\Wintel Admins), creating PowerShell scripts is a […]
2020-12-10
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It's your last chance to take part in the 2021 State of Database DevOps survey! If you or your organization uses databases, we want to hear from you! Complete the survey for advance access to the final research report, and to be entered into a prize draw for a $500 Amazon voucher. Plus, for each submission we receive, we’ll donate $1 to the World Health Organization’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund. Take the survey here.
2020-12-09
Today Steve looks at legacy systems and the challenges they pose as we try to adapt them to new requirements.
2020-12-05
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By Steve Jones
I use ConEmu for my terminal interface. I’m still on Windows 10 at home,...
Creating a Fabric workspace takes about 30 seconds. Restructuring workspaces after people have built...
By Steve Jones
It’s a small change, but a handy one. Flyway Desktop (FWD) now includes the...
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