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
6,531 reads
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
128 reads
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
91 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
250 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
435 reads
Un-Stable Teams
At Redgate, the teams change every year and Steve has a few reasons why this is good.
2024-02-12
186 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
80 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
428 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
163 reads
Blogs
Resetting on the AI hype train
By Brian Kelley
There's a great article from MIT Technology Review about resetting on the hype of...
A New Word: Etherness
By Steve Jones
etherness – n. the wistful feeling of looking around a gathering of loved ones,...
Vibe Coding a Login Tracking System
By Steve Jones
A customer was asking about tracking logins and logouts in Redgate Monitor. We don’t...
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T-SQL in SQL Server 2025: The || Operator
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Your Value from a Conference
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Question of the Day
UNISTR Basics
What does this code return in SQL Server 2025+? (assume the database has an appropriate collation)
SELECT UNISTR('Hello 4E16754C') AS 'A Classic';
A: 
B: 
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