Searching and Finding a String Value in all Columns in a SQL Server Table
Sometimes there is a need to find if a string value exists in any column in your table. This script will help you find all occurrences in all columns in the table.
Incremental Data Loading using Azure Data Factory
Introduction In my last article, Loading data in Azure Synapse Analytics using Azure Data Factory, I discussed the step-by-step process for loading data from an Azure storage account to Azure Synapse SQL through Azure Data Factory (ADF). ADF basics are covered in that article. In this article I will go through the process for the incremental […]
The 10X Programmer
Today Steve Jones discusses the mythical 10x programmer from the context of databases.
Hands-On with Columnstore Indexes: Part 4 Query Patterns
All queries run fast against columnstore indexes, right? In this article, Edward Pollack demonstrates some query patterns that don’t perform well and how to get around the issues.
Why you Should Embed Monitoring Earlier in Your Database DevOps Cycle
With insights from a recent Gartner report, Redgate’s Jamie Wallis looks at the benefits of tracking, and acting on, key metrics early in the DevOps process and how they can apply equally to database monitoring. Read more.
The Habits of Better Teams
Building a strong team is hard, and it takes work. A few thoughts today from Steve on how you can do this.
Managing Azure Blueprints with PowerShell
Learn about the Azure PowerShell cmdlet for Azure Blueprints in Azure Resource Manager framework and how to export, import, publish, and assign Azure Blueprints with PowerShell cmdlets.
Dear Past Me on My First Day as a DBA
A letter to a past self from Pamela Mooney that might help a more junior DBA get up to speed quicker.
The New Normal Annoyances
Steve talks a bit about the new challenges of working in a different environment and the challenges you might face.
Data Masker with SQL Data Catalog Integration Automates Data Protection Process
Data Masker for SQL Server now integrates with SQL Data Catalog (seamlessly with our new GUI) to let you fully automate your data privacy and protection process, from data classification through to masking.
Blogs
Advice I Like: Rewards from Work
By Steve Jones
The greatest rewards come from working on something that nobody has words for. If...
Overcoming Challenges: Navigating Common Pitfalls in FinOps Adoption
By HeyMo0sh
Working in DevOps, I’ve seen FinOps do amazing things for cloud cost control, but...
Why your data still can’t answer a simple question
Every organization I talk to has the same problem dressed up in different clothes....
Forums
The day-to-day pressures of a DBA team, and how we can work smarter with automation and AI
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Creating a Simple and Flexible Random Password Generator in SQL Server
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Question of the Day
Identities and Sequences IV
When thinking about the identity property and sequence objects, which of these can be used with numeric and decimal data types?
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