The Basics of Inserting Data into a SQL Server Table
Before data can be read from of a SQL Server database table, the table needs to contain rows of data. One of the most typical ways to get data into a table is to use the INSERT statement.
Things I've Learned About the Cloud
Steve shares a few things he's learned from customers trying to migrate their systems to cloud computing platforms.
Rethinking SQL Explicit Transactions
This article looks at a simple example of using explicit transactions when modifying data in SQL Server tables.
Learning New Technology Is Challenging
On nights and weekends, I've been playing with Arduino controllers. I have a couple of projects I'm working through (building a robot that can roll around with "eyes" to avoid obstacles). I've also been trying to work with STM32 controllers, because in a lot of ways, they're more powerful than an Arduino. However, I've hit […]
Assembling Your Own Toolbox
Building a toolbox of useful scripts and code is important for any technology professional.
Data Masking: Static vs Dynamic
Learn about how static data masking differs from dynamic masking and learn which one might be best for your organization.
Build Conditional Logic - SQL IF, BEGIN, END, ELSE, ELSEIF
Learn how to build conditional logic when writing SQL code using IF, BEGIN, END, ELSE, and ELSEIF logic.
Improving the Quality of Data Governance: Where to Start?
How do we set about improving the quality of data governance within an organization? What are the priorities? Data Governance is generally considered to mean providing clear roles, responsibilities, policies, principles, and organizational structures that can ensure that data is managed well, in a way that benefits the whole organization. Where do you start?
The Value of Seniority
Some people might seem like they are from the future, but their experience is just shining through.
Delivering Cloud Transformation Excellence: Collaboration, Communication and Governance - Part 6
This article covers tips on establishing, enhancing, and empowering collaboration, communication, and governance on Cloud Transformation projects.
Blogs
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 ...
Finding Balance: Things Will Come Up
By Steve Jones
I have a presentation on finding balance in your career that got quite a...
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Identities and Sequences III
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Question of the Day
Identities and Sequences III
When thinking of the Identity property for auto incrementing columns and sequences for the same action, which can be used with the BIGINT data type?
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