Free SQL Server
There are a number of ways to run SQL Server for free (or low cost) for development. Read a bit about how to do this.
2024-02-23
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Editorials
Visual Design for Safety
Good visual design matters, and Steve notes that his Tesla needed an update because their design didn't meet the specification.
2024-02-21
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A Working Break on President's Day
Today is a day off from Redgate for Steve, but he's working elsewhere on this holiday.
2024-02-19
86 reads
Learning Never Gets Old
It’s been a goal for several years to write (or help write) a book on a topic I love. While I can’t share details yet, there’s some movement on this dream and I’m excited about it. And I’m even more excited that I get to do it alongside someone that I’ve respected for a long […]
2024-02-17
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2024-02-16
248 reads
This is Why You Use Git for Scripts
Git is a good tool for DBAs and other Operations staff. Today Steve gives you a few reasons why.
2024-02-14
409 reads
Un-Stable Teams
At Redgate, the teams change every year and Steve has a few reasons why this is good.
2024-02-12
181 reads
The Birth of Computing Was the Birth of Testing
Last year I had the most wonderful opportunity. I took part in Data Relay, an event in the UK which tours several cities. Wonderful time, but not the focus here. The very first one was held at the National Museum of Computing at Bletchley Park. Without a doubt, you've heard of Alan Turing, Enigma, and […]
2024-02-10
76 reads
Do You Have a Jeff?
Today Steve wonders if you have a go-to person at work or maybe if you are that person. Or if that is even a good thing in a company. It might be better if there were more tools available to help others.
2024-02-09
398 reads
Ransomware vs. AI
Microsoft is using AI to try and protect against ransomware, which is probably a good use of the technology.
2024-02-07
157 reads
Blogs
Fabric as a Data Mesh Enabler: Rethinking Enterprise Data Distribution
By Chris Yates
For decades, enterprises have approached data management with the same mindset as someone stuffing...
Truncate Table Pitfalls
Truncate Table Pitfalls Truncating a table can be gloriously fast—and spectacularly dangerous when used carelessly....
dataMinds Connect 2025 – Slides & Scripts
You can find all the session materials for the presentation “Indexing for Dummies” that...
Forums
Restore Job fails in Replication
Dear Folks, Restore jobs in my SQL2022 Standard edition replication were failing on a...
visual studio seems to lose "provider" on pkg imports
hi, just to get this part out of the way, if my intended target...
ERD Tools recommendation
Hey All, I'm looking for a free ERD tool. Does anyone have any recommendations?...
Question of the Day
Vector Datatype Dimensions
The new vector datatype in SQL Server 2025 requires a number dimension parameter. What is the maximum number of dimensions supported?
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