SQL Server database design disasters: What not to do
Inspired by what he recently found in some SQL Server shops, database architect Brian Walker shares advice for improved database design – and SQL Server performance.
A Better Database Engine
How much different can a database engine make to a platform? MySpace was recently mentioned along with database technology from Sun Microsystems that might make them more profitable.
Parameterizing SSRS Reports - SQL School Video
MVP Brian Knight continues with Reporting Services in this SQL School video that shows you how you can add parameters to your Reporting Services report to customize them.
The South African SQL Server Usergroup is Back
MVP Gail Shaw has restarted the South African Usergroup. Read on if you are interested in participating.
Disabling a Trigger for a Specific SQL Statement or Session
I want to suppress the trigger from firing for a particular statement while it remains in its normal execution state for any of the other statements. Is there any way this can be done dynamically?
Take the Plunge
Today Steve Jones talks about starting your own business and should you do it with online tools.
Take the Plunge
Today Steve Jones talks about starting your own business and should you do it with online tools.
Take the Plunge
Today Steve Jones talks about starting your own business and should you do it with online tools.
Social Hacks
We try to keep control of the data in our databases, but as the world becomes more connected, it's harder to ensure integrity. Steve Jones talks about some of the issues in this new Web 2.0 world.
SQL Server PowerShell Extensions (SQLPSX) Part 1
Powershell is the new management interface for scripting and working with SQL Server that is integrated into Windows 2008 and SQL Server 2008. The author of a Codeplex project introduces some extensions that try to make it easier to use Powershell with SQL Server.
Blogs
Setting FK Constraints in Data Modeler
By Steve Jones
One of the things a customer asked recently about Redgate Data Modeler was how...
Webinar: Navigating the Database Landscape in 2026
By Steve Jones
For a number of years, we’ve produced the State of the Database Landscape report,...
Claude AI Convinced Me Not to Build an iPad App
By Steve Jones
I coach volleyball and I do a lot of stat stuff on paper. I...
Forums
SSMS 22 Latest Update Crashing
Hi all, I've just had to roll back my SSMS 22 version from 22.3.0,...
Transactional Replication setup issue
Hi! I've been banging my head against the wall for 2 days now trying...
The Power of Data and Privacy
Comments posted to this topic are about the item The Power of Data and...
Question of the Day
What's the Date?
In SQL Server 2025, there is a new function that returns the current date without the time. What is it?
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