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.
What Every DBA Should Know about Always On Readable Secondaries
Learn a bit about the impact of readable secondaries, which you might not expect.
Redgate Summit: The Database Landscape
A series of Redgate events across the globe for data professionals who want to improve their skills and knowledge about Database DevOps, learn about moving to the Cloud, AI, and working across multiple databases. Redgate Summit aims to bring together database professionals who want to level-up their skills to navigate the increasingly complex database landscape. Learn more about emergent technologies, and reliably solve the complex challenges of database management across the entire DevOps lifecycle. Each event will all feature three separate tracks covering New and Future Technologies, Deep Dive Solutions, and Leadership, all promising to equip senior database professionals with the tools and insights needed to navigate the intricate landscape of 2024.
Forget the Models, Your Data is the Secret Sauce for Generative AI
Generative AI holds immense potential for businesses, but its success depends on the quality of your data. High-quality, strategically managed data is essential for building trustworthy, unique, and competitive AI applications. This article explores how AI leverages your data through embeddings, outlines best practices for data management, and emphasizes the importance of responsible AI development. By prioritizing data quality and effective management, you'll position your business to reap the full benefits of Generative AI and drive innovation.
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.
Dynamically Create Tables in Power BI with DAX Functions
Learn about DAX functions to use in Power BI ADDCOLUMNS, CROSSJOIN, VALUES, SUMMARIZE, GENERATE, CALENDAR, FILTER, TOPN, UNION, and NATURALINNERJOIN.
A Working Break on President's Day
Today is a day off from Redgate for Steve, but he's working elsewhere on this holiday.
An Introduction to Flowlets in Azure Data Factory
Learn how you can re-use parts of your pipeline in Azure Data Factory. Save off some tasks as a flowlet for use in multiple pipelines.
Tutorial: Using the hierarchyid Data Type
This tutorial is intended for users who are experienced with Transact-SQL, but are new to the hierarchyid data type.
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 […]
Blogs
Building a Docker image with Docker Build Cloud
In a previous blog post we went through how to build a Docker container...
Top 8 Courses to Learn SQL for Data Science in 2024 & Beyond
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Going to Cloud? Look at the Shared Responsibility Model
By Brian Kelley
The bottom line here is this: the idea that a CSP takes care of...
Forums
Aligning Compatibility Version
I have joined a new project, where the business uses Azure SQL Hyperscale for...
azure synapse analytics
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Restore dbs
The below code works for backup files only from local drives. When replaced with...
Question of the Day
Initial Config of tempdb
What are the initial config sizes for the tempdb primary data files, secondary data files, and log files in SQL Server 2022?
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