Watching the Watchers
This editorial was originally published on Jan 16, 2007. It is being republished today as Steve is on vacation. This one looks at the potential issues with data mining when data might be shared between companies.
How to Install the AdventureWorks Sample Database in Azure SQL Database
Learn how to configure Azure SQL Database and setup the AdventureWorks database for code testing and learn how to use features of SQL Server.
Join Redgate at SQL Bits, March 15-18
From castles and dragons to swordfights and spells, this year’s SQL Bits will have it all. Make sure you don’t miss out on our great sessions, from Code Errors to Reliable Releases, to adding some PostgreSQL skills to your repertoire. Come and say hi to us at the Redgate booth! Get 10% off registering with 10REDGATE.
Sources of Inspiration
I honestly enjoy writing editorials. Something pops into my tiny brain next to something else, and I'm off. However, today, as I started to write on the topic of learning, I suddenly felt like I had just written this same editorial. I go and look, sure enough, several of my recent editorials have been on […]
How Normal Is Your World?
Steve thinks the world is close to normal for him after the pandemic. What about you?
How to Implement CI/CD in Azure Data Factory (ADF)
Learn how you can use CI/CD with your ADF Pipelines and Azure DevOps using ARM templates.
On-Demand Webinar - Monitoring: The ROI of Build vs. Buy
Missed our recent webinar on ‘Monitoring: The ROI of Build vs Buy’? Catch up on demand and find out the pros and cons to building a monitoring system versus purchasing one. Watch now!
SELECT DISTINCT SQL Command to Return a Unique List of Values
Learn about the SELECT DISTINCT SQL command to return a unique list of values from SELECT queries along with several examples.
Has Everyone Had a Data Breach?
Not only is the security of our organization important, but that of our partners matters as well.
Stairway to SQL Server Security Level 11: Auditing
By defining server- and database-level audits, you can record just about any kind of event that occurs in SQL Server, which can be an invaluable source of security troubleshooting and forensic information when security breaches occur. In this stairway level you’ll learn how to define the various audit specification objects, how to capture audit data, and how to explore and use the data.
Blogs
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Building Power BI Reports: Desktop vs Fabric
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Why this comparison feels confusing If you’re a Power BI report author who’s just...
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Designing SQL Server Pipelines That Are Ready for AI Before You Actually Need AI
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String Similarity I
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String Similarity I
On SQL Server 2025, when I run this, what is returned?
SELECT EDIT_DISTANCE_SIMILARITY('SQL Server', 'MySQL') See possible answers