Foreign Keys and Multi-Table Inserts in Oracle
Referential constraints ensure data integrity, but in at least one case can cause occasional problems. Read on to see what can happen and why it can occur...
Free Solution Brief – Dedicated Database Environments for Dev, Test and CI
Developers and testers can be blocked from having a local, private database to work in because of disk space, refresh times, and data privacy. Download this free solution brief to learn how SQL Provision removes these blockers and enables production-like data to be delivered at speed.
Feedback and Change
Today Steve asks you to be a part of the change you'd like to see in our professional organization.
The Basics of INCLUDE
Learn how the INCLUDE phrase of an index can change the performance of a query.
Handling Tricky Data Migrations during State-based Database Deployments
This article demonstrates how to use a 'state' approach to database source control, when the nature of the database changes cause you to hit difficulties with migrating existing data. These difficulties happen when the differences are such that it is impossible for any automated script to make the changes whilst preserving existing data.
SQL Server Management Studio is as Relevant as Ever
In this Simple Talk editorial Kendra Little discusses how SSMS is as relevant as ever.
Priorities and Productivity
Managing a complex workload is a skill many of us need to acquire and maintain. Today Steve has a few ideas on how to do that.
Stairway to SSAS Tabular Level 8: Multiple Fact Tables and Perspectives
In this eighth step of the SSAS Tabular Stairway start to expand the model beyond one fact table.
Getting Started with SQL Server Azure Container Instances ACI
Learn how to quickly deploy a new SQL Server instance on Azure using Azure Container Instances ACI.
SQL Compare 14 now available on Linux
The latest version of SQL Compare now offers a Command Line Interface on Linux for the first time. Now teams can benefit from the industry standard tool for comparing and deploying SQL Server databases, whether they choose to work on Windows, Linux, or both.
Blogs
Troubleshooting SQL Server – Starting with the Error Log
By gbargsley
We’ve all been there. Someone walks up and asks, “Is SQL Server having issues?”...
From OLTP to Analytics: Bridging the Gap with Modern SQL Architectures
By Chris Yates
In the beginning, there was OLTP – Online Transaction Processing. Fast, reliable, and ruthlessly...
Free Online Sessions – Building the €100 DWH and Indexing for Dummies
I’m giving two online sessions soon on virtual events that are free to attend....
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The Security of Old Tech
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Revisiting SQL Server Window Functions- A Practical Walkthrough
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Tables with a SPARSE Column and Consumption
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Question of the Day
Tables with a SPARSE Column and Consumption
True or False: Tables with a SPARSE column consume more space than regular columns if most values are NOT NULL.
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