7 DB Forge SQL Studio Features Discovered in Less Than 2 Hours
dbForge SQL Studio gives you a few advantages over SSMS. See what Kenneth discovered during his first use of the tool.
Migrating a Large Database
Large database upgrades are stressful, but a little planning and practice can help things go smooth.
SQL Server Crib Sheet Compendium
As a developer, DBA or manager, you may not really want to know all about XML, replication or Reporting Services, but if your next project uses one or more of these technologies heavily then the best place to start is with the 'jungle roof' view of each topic that this Crib Sheet compendium provides.
Continuous Data Protection with SQL Data Catalog 2.0 and Data Masking
SQL Data Catalog 2.0 provides a simple, policy-driven approach to data protection, through data masking. It can now automatically generate the static masking sets that Data Masker will use to protect your entire database, directly from the data classification metadata held within the catalog.
Why your PL/SQL needs to be testable – and how to do it: Part 1
Part 1: What is testable code, why is it important, and first glimpses on practices that can help
The Best of SQLServerCentral, Vol.7
The seventh volume in this collection brings you a compilation of the best articles we've seen over the past year, from over 50 authors.
The Craziness of Code
Building software can seem like a crazy process, especially to a developer who joins a project.
Understanding the Mapping Data Flow Activity in Azure Data Factory
Learn about using Mapping Data Flows in Azure Data Factory.
The 10 Benefits of Monitoring for Leaders
A third-party database monitoring tool is an investment that drives enormous value for the bottom line of a business in ten key ways, from simplifying cloud migration to retaining talent. Here's how.
Understanding SQL Server Linked Servers
In this tip we look at how to setup a Linked Server in SQL Server using SQL Server Management Studio.
Blogs
Solving SQL Server Mysteries with a Whole Gang of Sleuths -Scooby Dooing Episode 4
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SQL Server Availability Groups
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Password Guidance
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Question of the Day
Using table variables in T-SQL
What happens if you run the following code in SQL Server 2022+?
declare @t1 table (id int); insert into @t1 (id) values (NULL), (1), (2), (3); select count(*) from @t1 where @t1.id is distinct from NULL;See possible answers