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.
AWS Lambdas with C#
In this article, I will take you through the development process of building an API on the serverless cloud with C#. This API will be built to serve pizzas, with two endpoints, one for making pizza and the other for tasting fresh pizzas. I expect some general familiarity with AWS and serverless computing. Any previous experience with building APIs in .NET will also come in handy.
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Before Using AI with Business Data, Read This
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Designing SQL Server ETL Pipelines That Don't Break at Scale
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Detecting Deadlocks Quickly
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Question of the Day
Detecting Deadlocks Quickly
In the Database Engine, when a deadlock is detected, what does the detection interval shrink to (in time)?
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