The Time Thieves
Learning to efficiently manage time in a team is hard. Steve has a few ideas today, based on a book.
Exploring Hive Tables with Spark SQL
In this article, we will look at how to use an Azure Databricks Workspace to explore Hive tables using Spark SQL along with several examples.
New DevOps Process Improvement Course
However chaotic or predictable your DevOps processes currently are, the new video learning pathway from the Redgate University will help you prioritize what to improve first, provide step-by-step guidance on how to implement those improvements, and show you ways to measure them. Start learning.
Poking the Bear
If you're an experienced, knowledgeable, seasoned (I won't say old), SQL Server data professional, and you choose to use Trace Events (Profiler), more power to you. That's it. That's all I have to say. Do what you think best. I'm never, ever (again), going to second guess you. Further, my apologies for ever having done […]
Data Activity Tracking Using SQL Triggers
This article goes into a framework for tracking data manipulation activity using a few triggers.
The Enterprise Roadmap to Reducing Costs (While Increasing Value)
Every enterprise is now facing the same challenge: to do more with less in a demanding economic environment. They're expected to release value to customers sooner while at the same time controlling the costs of their infrastructures, retaining skilled staff, and reducing risk. What role does the database play in balancing this challenge? Read on to find out.
What do you do to relax after work?
Is the stuff we do in our off hours truly relaxing or just taking up time?
Stairways to ScriptDOM Level 4 – Finding Nuanced Patterns
This level of the Stairway to ScriptDOM looks at finding more complex instance of anti-patterns in your code.
Blogs
SQL Server Security: Always Encryption
By Vinay Thakur
As discussed introduction of Always Encryption blog and initial Encryption at rest as TDE...
SQL Server Security – TDE Encryption
By Vinay Thakur
Transparent Data Encryption(TDE): TDE was initially introduced in SQL Server 2008 Enterprise Edition; this...
A Las Vegas Break
By Steve Jones
Only a little break for me. I’m actually heading to Las Vegas today for ...
Forums
The day-to-day pressures of a DBA team, and how we can work smarter with automation and AI
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The Problem Isn't Always Your Query or Schema... Sometimes It's Hidden Assumptions
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Identity Defaults
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Question of the Day
Identity Defaults
What happens when I run this code?
CREATE TABLE dbo.IdentityTest
(
id int IDENTITY(10) PRIMARY KEY,
somevalue VARCHAR(20)
)
GO
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