Storing Images and BLOB files in SQL Server
This article explores the data types and methods used for storing BLOBs (Binary Large Objects), such as images and sounds, inside SQL Server.
The Data Stewardship Approach to Data Governance: Chapter 2
Data governance is NOT a methodology. Data governance is about authority and discipline over the management of data but not THE method in which the data is governed.
SQLCE Workshop IV - Integration with Visual Studio 2005
Continuing on with his series on SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition, regular author Jacob Sebastian takes a look at how Visual Studio fits into your SQL CE project.
The 400,000 Member Milestone
We crossed 400,000 members yesterday and it's a great achievement for us. As a celebration, we've decided to give out some prizes. Read on to see if you're one of the lucky winners.
The In-House Expert
Are specialists worth keeping inside of a company? Or does it pay to hire generalists and then get consultants as needed? Steve Jones comments on the choices you might face as your career grows.
Controlling Information as a Strategic Enterprise Resource
Information governance is defined by Larry English as the act or process of leading, directing, controlling and assuring that information is managed effectively as an enterprise resource. (PDF download)
Featured Blog: SQL Server 2008: Spatial indexes
Paul Randal talks about the new spatial data types and their indexes.
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Generate Embeddings in SQL with Aurora and Bedrock
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Resolving SQL Server Transaction Log Issues Efficiently
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Transaction log issues are one of the quietest ways a healthy database turns into...
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Symmetric Key Encryption
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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