Understanding a Database
The ways in which you might try and reverse engineer a database design are on Steve's mind today.
2025-03-10 (first published: 2018-11-30)
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Editorial
2018-11-29
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Mitigate Issues Early
When you know there's a problem, it's better to solve it early rather than late.
2018-11-28
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Building Better Training Opportunities
Finding training opportunities can be a challenge in many organizations.
2018-11-27
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Choosing a Career
Learning about new jobs is a good way to help decide if you want to change careers.
2018-11-26
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Moving to Query Store
Steve is looking for people to use the Query Data Store and share their stories, good or bad.
2018-11-26
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2018-11-22
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Another Reason to Care About Security
Just before the US holiday, Steve wants you to think about the security of our systems.
2018-11-21
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2018-11-20
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2018-11-19
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Blogs
SQL Server Security: Always Encryption
By Vinay Thakur
As discussed introduction of Always Encryption blog and initial Encryption at rest as TDE...
SQL Server Security – TDE Encryption
By Vinay Thakur
Transparent Data Encryption(TDE): TDE was initially introduced in SQL Server 2008 Enterprise Edition; this...
A Las Vegas Break
By Steve Jones
Only a little break for me. I’m actually heading to Las Vegas today for ...
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The Problem Isn't Always Your Query or Schema... Sometimes It's Hidden Assumptions
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Identity Defaults
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Question of the Day
Identity Defaults
What happens when I run this code?
CREATE TABLE dbo.IdentityTest
(
id int IDENTITY(10) PRIMARY KEY,
somevalue VARCHAR(20)
)
GO
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