SQL Server identity column
The SQL Server identity column is used to populate a column with incrementing numbers on insert. In this article, Greg Larsen explains how it works.
The State of Data Growth
Data continues to grow at incredible rates. That's good for those of us that make a living with data.
Array and Custom Data Types in PostgreSQL
Introduction Just like every other database, PostgreSQL has its own set of basic datatypes, like Boolean, Varchar, Text, Date, Time, etc. We can easily store data like numbers, characters, date, time, etc. using these supported datatypes, but what if we need to store multiple data elements in a single column? Suppose we are storing the […]
New Old Architectures
The idea of event driven, rather than tightly coupled architectures is one that Steve thinks data professionals should learn more about.
Oracle sequences – 12c features including “identity”
Oracle added several enhancements to the sequence object in version 12c, including an “identity” column feature. Jonathan Lewis explains how to work with these new features.
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Patterns and Potential Problems
We use patterns in software development to make things easier. This is especially true in database changes. Steve reminds you that all solutions might have a downside of which you need to understand.
Disable or Enable All SQL Server Agent Jobs
In this article we look at a PowerShell script that you can use to centrally enable and disable any SQL Server Agent Job on any instance of SQL Server.
One Flyway Migration Script for Diverse Database Systems
How to create a single set of SQL migration scripts for Flyway that we can use across multiple database systems, or for all regional variants of a database.
How To Find A Perfect Match
This article presents a way that finds a perfect match in any bipartite graph or shows why one cannot exist.
Blogs
PlanTrace Now Supports PostgreSQL
PlanTrace Now Supports PostgreSQL The same plan analysis you know from...
A New Word: the Kinder Surprise
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the kinder surprise – . the point in your early adolescence when you realize...
Crash-Consistent Snapshot Cloning - Hyper-V Edition
If you’ve been following my T-SQL Snapshot Backup series, most of what I’ve covered...
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Question of the Day
The Distance Metric
In the new VECTOR_DISTANCE() function in SQL Server 2025, the first parameter is the distance_metric. What is this?
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