Database Snapshots
This white paper I will explain how exactly this new feature works, why you may or may not consider using it, and how to get started using it.
Sorting the Sheep from the Goats
A guest editorial from Tony Davis, on how to test whether someone will make a good DBA or developer.
Uninstall SSRS If you are not using it
Encryption Keys validation for Reporting Services always being in force whether service is running or not.
Web Data Adminstrator
Accessing your SQL Server without Enterprise Manager or Management Studio can be a difficult task without a custom application. Especially if you are not in the office. Jacob Sebastian brings us an open source application that can make this much easier for DBAs.
Create a SQL Server Data Dictionary in Seconds using Extended Properties
I need a way to create a data dictionary that will stay up to date. I make many changes to the database and I spend more time trying to keep the documentation updated than doing database administration.
The May Car Update (2008)
Steve Jones talks about alternative hybrids, in this bi-monthly update on automotive news.
The May Car Update (2008)
Steve Jones talks about alternative hybrids, in this bi-monthly update on automotive news.
The May Car Update (2008)
Steve Jones talks about alternative hybrids, in this bi-monthly update on automotive news.
Finding Available Keys When Merging Two Tables
Find available keys when merging two tables with duplicate keys.
IT Project Euthanasia
A guest editorial from Phil Factor on the kindest way to dispose of unwanted IT projects.
Blogs
Setting PK Names in Redgate Data Modeler
By Steve Jones
A customer was testing Redgate Data Modeler and complained that it auto-generated PK names....
Flyway Tips: AI Deployment Script Descriptions
By Steve Jones
With the AI push being everywhere, Redgate is no exception. We’ve been getting requests,...
A New Word: Fawtle
By Steve Jones
fawtle – n. a weird little flaw built into your partner that somehow only...
Forums
High Availability setup - has anyone seen this method?
Hi all, I recently moved to a new employer who have their HA setup...
Semantic Search in SQL Server 2025
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Encoding URLs
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Question of the Day
Encoding URLs
I have this data in a table:
CREATE TABLE Response ( ResponseID INT NOT NULL CONSTRAINT ResponsePK PRIMARY KEY , ResponseVal VARBINARY(5000) ) GOIf I want to get a value from this table that I can add to a URL in a browser, which of these code items produces a result I can use? See possible answers