Scheduling SQL Scripts Using Jenkins
Learn how a Jenkins server can be used to schedule SQL scripts to execute against SQL Server.
How To Install SSAS 2019
In this article we walk through the steps to install SQL Server Analysis Services for SQL Server 2019.
The case for SQL Server Agent 2.0
SQL Server Agent is heavily used by many organizations, but it hasn't changed much in years. This article speculates on some new features that might improve the scheduler.
Are your Oracle archived log files much too small?
Oracle sometimes generates smaller archived redo logs than you might expect based on the size of the online redo logs. In this article, Jonathan Lewis explains how Oracle uses online redo logs and why there might be a discrepancy in the archived log size.
Tackling the challenges of hybrid, cloud, and on-premises SQL Server estates
As more organizations are managing at least some part of their data in the cloud, estate monitoring can become more complex with a mix of on-prem and cloud-based instances. Grant Fritchey discusses why businesses might move to the cloud, why they might stay on-prem, and when a hybrid approach might be best.
An Experiment in Building Culture
Redgate has done something this month to try and create culture for its employees during the pandemic.
Load Extended Events via Powershell
Learn how you can load Extended Events with PowerShell, nice and fast.
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DBCC CHECKDB Limits I
When running DBCC CHECKDB on SQL Server 2025, can I include the Resource Database?
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