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
354 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
75 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
80 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
70 reads
2024-02-16
194 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
213 reads
Un-Stable Teams
At Redgate, the teams change every year and Steve has a few reasons why this is good.
2024-02-12
122 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
68 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
173 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
100 reads
Blogs
First Time Speaking with a Mask at an Event
By DataOnWheels
Over the past couple of months, I have started losing my ability to talk...
A New Word: Apolytus
By Steve Jones
apolytus– n. the moment you realize you are changing as a person, finally outgrowing...
Tired of Tedious SQL Queries? AI Tools Can Automate The Boring Parts
If you've ever wrestled with complex SQL code, you know the drill. Hours spent...
Forums
Do you listen to music when you work?
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Slow update on temp table
I have a job running each night starting at 4:30AM and usually finishing at...
Table Partitioning - remove null range
hi guys, I have a partitioned table AM_ITM_INSTNC_MSS and I want to get...
Question of the Day
Read Only Replica in SQL Server Standard
Our environment runs using SQL Server Standard. We are implementing Availability groups. Our database has been experiencing high read volumes, so I want to let the application read the Synchronized Secondary replica, as I read that HADR does this. Can we implement this?
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