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Restore a Backup of a TDE Database to Another Server: Level 2 of the Stairway to TDE

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In the second level of the stairway to TDE, we examine how you can restore your databases on another instance after moving the encryption certificate.

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2026-04-15 (first published: )

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Transparent Data Encryption Using Certificates and EKM - Level 1 of the Stairway to TDE

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The first level of the Stairway to TDE will explain how the feature works and how to set this up on one of your instances and databases.

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Stairway to SQLCLR Level 2: Sample Stored Procedure and Function

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In the second level of our Stairway to SQLCLR, we look at how to enable the SQLCLR in SQL Server. We then build an assembly, store procedure, and a function that can be called from your T-SQL code.

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2020-07-09 (first published: )

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Stairway to SSAS Tabular

Stairway to SSAS Tabular Level 7: Time Intelligence

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Time Intelligence is a common methodology in Dimensional Modeling that allows for calculations of measures based on relative dates. These include “To-Date” measures like Year to Date or Quarter to Date as well as Previous Period comparisons. Once these are created within a model, other DAX functions can be used for metrics like Year over […]

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2022-10-24 (first published: )

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