Cross-RDBMS Code Quality Reports in Flyway
This article demonstrates how to run basic cross-RDBMS code quality checks using SQL Fluff. We analyze the results in PowerShell to produce reports and analytics on the number or types of issues found.
Using sp_prepare and sp_execute to utilize prepared SQL statements
Learn about prepared statements in SQL Server, what they are, and how to use them along with the commands sp_prepare and sp_execute.
Stairway to SQL Server Replication: Level 3 - Transactional Replication – The Publisher
The Publisher is the database where all
replicated data originates. Each Publisher can have multiple publications
defined within it. Each publication contains a set of articles that all need to
reside in a single database. Each article corresponds to all or part of a single
database object. A single database object can map to an article in more than one
publication.
The Tech That is Gone
As we start a new year, Steve looks back at old technology that doesn't exist anymore.
Express.js or Next.js for your Backend Project
In this article, I will introduce two JavaScript frameworks that can be used to build backend projects.
Setting up for Team-based Database Development using Flyway Desktop
This article provides a simple demonstration of how a small team of developers might set up a Flyway Desktop project to manage, automate, and control database development.
Indexes: When Column Selectivity Is Not Always A Requirement
While preparing for my SQL Saturday Salt Lake City presentation, Climbing the B-Tree, I ran into one of the “word of mouth” facts that the first column of an index should be highly selective, i.e., it should only point to one or a few rows. This is not always the case and I’ll show you […]
No Time for Testing
Testing software is important, but we always seem to find reasons not to. Steve Jones has a few thoughts about testing.
Should You Use SQL Server 2022’s STRING_SPLIT?
SQL Server 2022 improved the STRING_SPLIT function so that it can now return lists that are guaranteed to be in order. However, that’s the only thing they improved – there’s still a critical performance problem with it.
Blogs
SQL Server 2025 RegEx and AI
By Steve Jones
One of the language changes in SQL Server 2025 that I’ve seen a lot...
T-SQL Tuesday #192: SQL Server 2025 Backup Changes
By Steve Jones
I hosted this month, but I decided to put my own entry in as...
Why Databases Still Fascinate Me
By Chris Yates
I get asked a lot about why or how I began working with databases...
Forums
Columnstore index question
Hi experts, I’ve been going through several articles and videos about Columnstore indexes, but...
Transactional Replication
Recently stood up a 2022 Enterprise server. Have 8 publications with subscriptions on a...
Member was not found in the cube when the string
Hey, I've not done a cube for many years but I find myself supporting...
Question of the Day
Identify a Slipstream Installation
I get a new SQL Server instance from my build team. How can I tell if the instance was installed using a slipstream installation later?
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