SQL Server Clustered Index Fragmentation on GUID Columns
In this article we take a look at using GUID columns in your SQL Server database tables and the impact GUID columns may have on indexing.
Block user objects from being created in a master database
Introduction The Master database. Just in case that you are not familiar with this database, the Master database is used in SQL Server to store all the system information, instance-level settings, logon information, database file locations, etc. SQL Server can't run without access to a fully functional master database. It's highly recommended not to use […]
Do What Hurts
When you struggle with a software task, the best advice is to do it more often and get better at the task, not avoid doing it.
Storage 101: Monitoring storage metrics
Well tuned storage is essential for SQL Server performance. In this article, Robert Sheldon explains the metrics that are important to watch.
Building Bad Software Faster
DevOps doesn't mean just building software faster. Quality matters as well.
Finding the Free Space Difference Between Availability Groups Replicas
When was last time you have checked your Always On Availability Groups' replicas storage distribution?
Meet Redgate at PASS Virtual Summit
Redgate are Gold sponsors of PASS Virtual Summit, which this year is available to all online. It's time to accelerate your data career by joining Redgate's Advocates who will be presenting a variety of sessions, as well as demo solutions throughout the week of 11 - 13 November. See what's happening and register today.
SSRS Dynamic Row-Level Security with Recursive Hierarchy Group
In this article we walk through how to build a SQL Server Reporting Services report based on database level security settings by user to show different results to each user that runs the report.
Automatic Install of Azure Data Studio
Microsoft recently announced that you’ll get Azure Data Studio (ADS) when you install SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) starting with version 18.7.1. Azure Data Studio has been around for a couple of years, and it has some great features that most of us never imagined for SSMS, like the ability to connect to PostgreSQL databases […]
Going On-Prem?
Is the decision for a new database starting to switch from the default of on-premise to in the cloud? Steve Jones has a few thoughts on when we'll get there.
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Multiple Sequence Values
How do I easily get the next 12 sequence values from a sequence object?
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