ChatGPT and PowerShell – Some practical examples
See how well ChatGPT works with questions on generating PowerShell code.
Metrics and Measures
We need to measure and monitor things to become better, but we need to keep an eye on what the actual goal is from this monitoring.
New functions in SQL Server 2022 - LEFT_SHIFT and RIGHT_SHIFT
Learn about the new functions LEFT_SHIFT and RIGHT_SHIFT in SQL Server 2022 and how these functions could be used.
The business value of frequent deployments
The multi-million-dollar question for you and your business is... what is the real business value of frequent deployments? Part one of three in this series on the value of database DevOps.
The Human Factor
A week ago I was in Pasadena attending the SCaLE 20x conference, a gathering of many different open-source communities discussing the technologies and platforms that draw them together. I was fortunate enough to hear some excellent presentations on PostgreSQL and give two talks as well. After the first round of talks on Friday morning a […]
Annual Security Compliance Training
A guest editorial from Andy Warren that looks at annual training to try and improve security.
SQL Server .WRITE() Function to Update VARCHAR(MAX), NVARCHAR(MAX) and VARBINARY(MAX) Data Types
Learn about the SQL Server .WRITE function along with how to use this to update data in VARCHAR(MAX), NVARCHAR(MAX), and VARBINARY(MAX) data types.
What are the biggest challenges organizations face in their digital transformation efforts?
As part of a recent Redgate Summit which focused on data modernization, Grant Fritchey interviewed Pramod Sadalage, a Director at Thoughtworks. They discussed data and DevOps, and the typical challenges organizations come across in their digital transformation efforts. Grant Fritchey shares this Q&A.
Better Writing
Are you a good writer? You should be. Steve Jones notes that communication skills are not only important, but that poor ones can set you apart in a way you might not like.
Blogs
A bespoke reporting solution doesn’t have to cost the earth
By ChrisJenkins
You could be tolerating limited reporting because there isn’t an off the shelf solution...
Presenting with Visual Studio Code
A while back I wrote a quick post on setting up key mappings in...
Advice I Like: In 100 Years
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In 100 years a lot of what we take to be true now will...
Forums
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Real-time On-prem SQL Server Data in Excel – Over the Internet
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Question of the Day
Lots of FKs
In SQL Server 2025, what are the most outgoing and incoming FK references a table can have?
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