Evergreen SQL Server
Microsoft talks about evergreen SQL, where you never need to patch your database.
2025-05-14 (first published: 2019-07-24)
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Editorials
Deleting a Database
Who among us hasn't deleted a production data file? Steve hopes most of us have not.
2025-05-13 (first published: 2025-05-12)
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How Do You Know You Are Right?
I spend a significant amount of time working alone at my desk. I write articles, edit them, and share my opinions. However, I am constantly concerned about being wrong. How can I overcome this feeling? If this were a live session, I would eagerly listen to the answers to this question. Since it isn't, I […]
2025-05-10
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Database DevOps Recommendations
DevOps and databases aren't always considered compatible, but that is changing. DORA now has recommendations for database changes on their site.
2025-05-09
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Developer Time is More Valuable Than Ever
Today, Kendra Little talks about how DevOps adoption affects developer productivity and time.
2025-05-09 (first published: 2020-02-14)
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How Helpful is a GenAI Copilot
Steve looks at a trial using Microsoft's Copilot and how helpful it was for workers.
2025-05-07
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Rising Pay for Certifications
People with certifications are seeing their pay rise faster than others. Steve has a few thoughts on this today.
2025-05-05
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Just Answer the Question!
I've taken part in online forums since... hoo boy, I was using a dial up modem and had to constantly remind my wife not to pick up the phone while I was using the computer. Man I'm old. Anyway... I've asked a lot of questions over the years, and I've tried to answer them as […]
2025-05-03
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2025-05-02
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2025-04-30
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Blogs
A DevOps Workshop Tomorrow in Atlanta
By Steve Jones
Tomorrow is the Redgate DevOps Day in Atlanta. You can still sign up, so...
Stop Wasting Time Rebuilding Indexes Every Night
By Kevin3NF
Too many IT teams run index rebuild jobs on autopilot. Every night. Every index....
SQL Data Type Conversions: Your Key to Clean Data & Sharp Queries
If you're a data analyst juggling varied datasets, mastering SQL data type conversions isn't...
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Execution Plan Operators
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Execution Plan Operators
When looking at an execution plan in SSMS, what types of operators are shown?
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