An Overview of PostgreSQL Window Functions
This article looks at Window functions and how they can be used to solve problems in a different way from standard aggregate functions.
2023-02-24
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Getting started with SSIS External Configuration File
This article illustrates how to use an SSIS external configuration file to enable the properties of package objects to be dynamically updated at run time.
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Join Redgate at SQL Bits, March 15-18
From castles and dragons to swordfights and spells, this year’s SQL Bits will have it all. Make sure you don’t miss out on our great sessions, from Code Errors to Reliable Releases, to adding some PostgreSQL skills to your repertoire. And come say “hi” to us at the Redgate booth, where we’ll have some news for you. Get 10% off registering with 10REDGATE.
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Azure Automation With Visual Studio Code
Microsoft combined the power of two powerful tools by announcing the public preview of Azure Automation Visual Studio Code Extension. This article will show you how to get started.
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PostgreSQL Basics: Roles and Privileges
Information security, whether in databases, applications, or larger IT systems, is based on the principles of Authentication and Authorization, often referred to as AuthN and AuthZ respectively. Likewise, PostgreSQL security involves creating roles that allow access to server resources (AuthN) and then granting privileges to database objects appropriately (AuthZ). Understanding how each of these components work together is essential to effectively manage security in a PostgreSQL cluster.
2023-02-22
Undoing Actions on Groups of Database Tables
During development, you'll occasionally need an undo script that drops a group of tables, or you might need to truncate a group of tables and then insert fresh data in order to run some tests. Unless you perform the required actions in the correct dependency order, you'll be tripped up by foreign key constraint violations. This article provides a SQL function that returns the list of tables in the correct dependency order.
2023-02-22
How To Avoid MERGE in SQL Server
Introduction This article shows how to script a basic merge between two tables, without using MERGE. This can be handy when you're merging a pair of tables with hundreds of columns, since the script doesn't know anything about them. This technique introduces and populates some auditing columns (IS_DELETED, IS_INSERTED, IS_UPDATED, TRANSACTION_DATE) for each record, and runs fast. […]
2023-02-20 (first published: 2020-04-14)
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3 Key Areas to Drive Digital Transformation
This article explores three key areas that need to be considered to make digital transformation occur: as a response to current changes, in preparation for future changes and to enhance the human experience. Read on to find out more!
2023-02-20
json_object and json_array Functions SQL Server 2022 Tutorial
Learn about the new functions JSON_OBJECT and JSON_ARRAY to work with JSON formatted data in SQL Server.
2023-02-20
2023-02-17 (first published: 2023-02-10)
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OPENQUERY Flexibility
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