Jumping the Gun
How quickly should security issues be reported? Steve Jones isn't sure, but he talks a bit about what we might want to do.
Jumping the Gun
How quickly should security issues be reported? Steve Jones isn't sure, but he talks a bit about what we might want to do.
Jumping the Gun
How quickly should security issues be reported? Steve Jones isn't sure, but he talks a bit about what we might want to do.
Navigationless Database XML: Hierarchical Data Processing
Although current databases limit XML processing to linear XPath or XQuery queries, existing hierarchical database techniques enable far more complex queries using standard SQL.
Bread and Butter of SQL Server DBA - Part 2
Continuing on with his series on the basics of being a DBA, the MAK brings us an article that shows how to restore a backup to a new database.
Modifying Data - SQL School Video
MVP Kathi Kellenberger covers the basics of using T-SQL to modify data in your databases.
The Relational Manager
Managing DBAs can be a challenge for both sides. Steve Jones talks a bit about some of his relationships with managers and the trouble that sometimes occurs.
Resource Governor in SQL Server 2008
This article describes how Database Administrators can manage SQL Server workload and critical system resource consumption using Resource Governor in SQL Server 2008
Database Audit Specifications in SQL Server 2008
This is the final article of a three part series on Auditing in SQL Server 2008. This article shows how to setup a Database Audit Specification.
Managerial Relations
Steve Jones talks a bit more about the employee manager relationship in this turbulent times.
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Why your data still can’t answer a simple question
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T-SQL Tuesday #197 Invitation – An impactful session or two from a conference
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Did You Really Name That Default?
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Ten years (and a couple jobs) ago, I wrote about naming default constraints to...
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The day-to-day pressures of a DBA team, and how we can work smarter with automation and AI
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Daily aggregation of Azure Blob Storage by tier (created/tier-change/deleted)
Hello all, I’m looking for advice on how to derive a daily snapshot table...
SQL 2017 to SQL 2025. Good to Go ?
We need to replace our Windows server running SQL 2017. Any reason not to...
Question of the Day
Using OPENJSON
I have some data in a table that looks like this:
BeerID BeerName brewer beerdescription 1 Becks Interbrew Beck's is a German-style pilsner beer 2 Fat Tire New Belgium Toasty malt, gentle sweetness, flash of fresh hop bitterness. 3 Mac n Jacks Mac & Jack's Brewery This beer erupts with a floral, hoppy taste 4 Alaskan Amber Alaskan Brewing Alaskan Brewing Amber Ale is an "alt" style beer 8 Kirin Kirin Brewing Kirin Ichiban is a Lager-type beerIf I run this, what is returned?
select t1.key
from openjson((select t.* FROM Beer AS t for json path)) t1 See possible answers