Stairway to SQL Server Security Level 4: Permissions

A permission gives a principal access to an object to perform certain actions on or with the object. SQL Server has a mind-numbingly huge number of permissions that you can grant to a principal, and you can even deny or revoke those permissions. This sounds a bit complicated, but by the end of this stairway level you’ll understand how SQL Server permissions work and how you can exert very granular control over object creation, data access, and other types of actions on database and server objects.

The Right Connection

Making a connection to the wrong database had disastrous results for Travis-CI.

Easy and Cost Effective way to Encrypt Every SQL Server Database

Learn why Becton Dickinson has selected DBDefence to protect their SQL Server data across numerous medical devices in a cost effective manner.

Redgate Summit: The Database DevOps Transformation

Digital transformation and data modernization are frequently cited as high-value strategic projects that are crucial to achieving competitive advantage. At the same time, delivery of code in agile and predictable ways has led to many businesses adopting DevOps practices. Throughout this event we will explore how Database DevOps can be the function that accelerates transformation projects.

Join us On October 6th as we invite experts to share their insider tips and tricks.

How to Visualize Python Charts in Power BI Part 4

In this fourth part of the series, we look at various other plot types in Power BI using Python.

Your Thoughts On In-line SQL

I think in-line SQL is the problem and stored procs are the solution.

[Video] Fragmentation Explained in 20 Minutes at SQLBits

What does fragmentation mean? How does it happen? Can you fix it with fill factor? Should you rebuild your indexes to fix it?

Time to register for PASS Data Community Summit

The schedule at a glance is now available. Get ready for a week of learning and connecting at the data community homecoming. LAST chance to benefit from Late Bird prices for online and in-person passes.

PostgreSQL Triggers Part 2

Article Overview In this article, we will learn how to drop, alter, enable, and disable a PostgreSQL trigger. In the 1st part of this series, we got an overall view of database triggers, PostgreSQL-specific triggers, types of PostgreSQL triggers, and how to create a trigger with basic syntax and examples. If you haven't read it […]

The Communication Channels at Work

The use of messaging dominates communication for Steve. Can you say the same thing?