Point-in-time data
Phil Factor explains why data detached from its temporal context often loses all meaning.
2016-08-15
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Editorial
A Visit to Microsoft and SQL Server 2016
Today we have a guest editorial from Andy Warren as Steve is on vacation. Andy talks about a trip to Microsoft for the SQL Server 2016 launch.
2016-08-12
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An object lesson about what is really important
A story I heard a long time ago reminds us to choose what is really important.
2016-08-11
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Keyboard Hardlines
The potential vulnerabilities of wireless devices might be a security issue for databases.
2016-08-10
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Data Overload
When do you have too much data? What do you do if you aren't actually using all of it?
2016-08-09
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Security Shaming
This week Steve Jones looks at a new idea, rating the security of products publicly to try and shame vendors into more secure coding.
2016-08-08
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Making Complex Table Changes
The complexity of tables makes modifying them over time a challenge, especially as data sizes grow.
2016-08-08
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Failover
Too many failovers can cause problems, as can those that happen to often. Steve Jones says you need to consider whether you always need to failover in a sitaution.
2016-08-05
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2016-08-04
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Moving Fast at Redgate
It's possible to change a software development team and dramatically improve things. Steve Jones highlights an example from Redgate Software.
2016-08-02
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Blogs
New article – migrating from a named instance
By Brian Kelley
Do you have a case where you have a named instance you'd like to...
Using the SIGN() Function: #SQLNewBlogger
By Steve Jones
I was trolling the docs and noticed the SIGN() function. I have never written...
T-SQL Tuesday #201 Round-Up: Temp Tables, Friend or Foe?
By ReviewMyDB
The T-SQL Tuesday #201 round-up: nine bloggers on whether temp tables are a friend...
Forums
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RegEx Functions I
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RegEx Functions I
Which of these RegEx functions need compatibility level 170 in SQL Server 2025?
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