Generating Missing Dates and Numbers
Finding missing data in a sequence of numbers or dates is a common request of DBAs. Regular author Jacob Sebastian brings us a new article that shows just how you can do this.
Regular Expression Transformation
The regular expression transformation exposes the power of regular expression matching within the pipeline. One or more columns can be selected, and for each column an individual expression can be applied. If all columns selected pass their tests then rows are passed down the successful match output. Rows that fail to pass all tests are directed down the alternate output.
The Baker's Dozen: 13 Comparisons Between Crystal Reports and SQL Server Reporting Services
Explore how the rich reporting functionality in Crystal Reports XI and SQL Server Reporting Services 2005 works with common reporting requirements.
A Look at Log Explorer
Have you ever wanted to read your transaction log? Wonder what information is inside there? New author S. Srivathsani takes a look at one of the log tools out on the market, Lumigent's Log Explorer.
Compensation
Employee compensation is more than just salary. Steve Jones talks about how you might look at building more effective compensation plans for workers.
Feedback - iPod
Corporate management often asks for feedback and buy-in with their ideas and programs. Why don't they get it?
Feedback - MP3
Corporate management often asks for feedback and buy-in with their ideas and programs. Why don't they get it?
Feedback - WMV
Corporate management often asks for feedback and buy-in with their ideas and programs. Why don't they get it?
Principles of ROI Development for Data Quality Projects
This article outlines 15 principles of ROI development for data quality (DQ) projects that can be leveraged across any industry.
Which is Faster: SAN or Directly-Attached Storage?
Or should I place my database files on SAN or directly-attached storage? This is a frequently asked question. It comes up repeatedly in public newsgroups, email discussion lists, and private meetings with customers who are concerned with database performance.
Blogs
Claude finds two cryptographic weaknesses (but the sky isn’t falling)
By Brian Kelley
If you haven't seen the announcement, Anthropic was able to utilize Claude (Mythos Preview)...
Generate Embeddings in SQL with Aurora and Bedrock
Most embedding pipelines on AWS have the same shape: a job reads rows out...
Resolving SQL Server Transaction Log Issues Efficiently
By Arun Sirpal
Transaction log issues are one of the quietest ways a healthy database turns into...
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The “Successful Login” Dilemma: Why Your Login Auditing Strategy Might Be Hurting Your Server
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Building Your Own Software
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Question of the Day
Symmetric Key Encryption
If I run this statement in SQL Server 2025, how is the password encrypted?
CREATE SYMMETRIC KEY MySymmetricKey WITH ALGORITHM = AES_256, KEY_SOURCE = 'My secret key source passphrase', IDENTITY_VALUE = 'My secret identity value' ENCRYPTION BY PASSWORD = 'S&perS#cretP@ssword7'; GOSee possible answers