Trigger the Execution of an ADF Pipeline from an Email
Learn how you can configure an Azure Data Factory pipeline that is triggered by an email being sent to an address.
When Work Isn't Done
Today Steve looks at the case when one software developer finishes their work, but another doesn't. The challenge of reordering work is something that happens more and more as teams struggle to coordinate their efforts.
SQL Server Fragmentation Impact with Modern Hardware
Read this article to find out if you still need to worry about SQL Server index fragmentation with modern hardware.
Not Useless Features
There are some useless features in SQL Server, but Steve Jones wants to know which ones aren't and need investment.
SQL Server Central Is Upgrading Our Servers
The SQL Server Central database servers are being upgraded on Thursday, Nov 2.
Using Pipeline Return Value in Azure Data Factory and Azure Synapse Analytics
Learn how you can return data from one ADF pipeline for use in another.
Normalize strings to optimize space and searches
While this article is specifically geared to SQL Server, the concepts apply to any relational database platform. The Stack Exchange network logs a lot of web traffic – even compressed, we average well over a terabyte per month.
Why Database Discussions Have Moved From the Backroom to the Boardroom
There are good reasons why business leaders should care about their databases—and hidden costs for neglecting them. Our CMO, Kate Duggan, wrote about the risks and potential costs in this article on Bloomberg.
Batch Execution Mode on a Rowstore in SQL Server 2022
Batch execution mode is a new optimization feature in SQL Server. In this Article, we'll explore how Batch execution mode works and how you can use it to get faster query results on Rowstore data.
Degree Apprenticeships
Training more people on the job, while still allowing them to continue their education is something Steve thinks would help more people get started in technology.
Blogs
SQL Server Journey Part 2: Modern Era (2017 – 2026) – AI/Cloud First
By Vinay Thakur
Following up on my Part 1 baseline, the journey from 2017 onward changed how...
Google Moves Up Post-Quantum Cryptography Timeline
By Brian Kelley
In cryptography, the RSA and ECC algorithms which we use primarily for asymmetric cryptography...
The Book of Redgate: No Politics
By Steve Jones
In today’s world, this might mean something different, but in 2010, we had this...
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Auto Update Statistics not triggering on filtered indexes
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What is the difference between SQL Server and SQL Database?
I created a SQL Database in Azure Portal but I've just noticed it also...
An Unusual Identity
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Question of the Day
An Unusual Identity
What values are returned when I run this code?
CREATE TABLE dbo.IdentityTest2
(
id NUMERIC(10,0) IDENTITY(10,10) PRIMARY KEY,
somevalue VARCHAR(20)
)
GO
INSERT dbo.IdentityTest2
(
somevalue
)
VALUES
( 'Steve')
, ('Bill')
GO
SELECT top 10
id
FROM dbo.IdentityTest2 See possible answers