Sort Alphanumeric Values in SQL Server
In this tip we look at ways to sort alphanumeric strings in SQL Server by decomposing all numeric values and sorting the string based on numeric sorting rules.
Is Data the Future of the Vibrant Web?
There is a lot of data collected from web browsing. Steve doesn't think we need all that data, unlike Google.
Stairway to SQLCLR Level 1: What is SQLCLR?
The first step to using the SQLCLR begins with this overview of what is possible and what is not. Start your journey to decide if this is a tool you can use inside your SQL Server instance.
Redgate need users looking to do CI/CD for Oracle Databases
Are you working with Oracle databases or know somebody that is? Does a company or client that you are working with also have an Oracle counterpart? If so, we want to talk to you/them about how they are currently working. We are currently running an Early Access Program (EAP) for a migrations-based solution for Oracle users. Sign up today, get the beta release and let us know your feedback!
Using PowerShell to Generate Logins, Server and Database Permissions
Discover how to reduce the pains you might have feel when migrating all the logins and associated permissions from one instance of SQL Server to another.
Best WordPress Security Practices for 2020
Since many of you choose to host a blog on Wordpress, here are a few things to think about when securing your site. Some of these might also be things you check for your other applications accessing SQL Server.
Working in Smaller Teams
Steve likes working in smaller teams and has some thoughts on why this is important to him.
New Redgate University Courses to Advance your Skills
You may have seen our getting started courses which show you the fundamentals of your Redgate tools. If you are already up to speed and using the tools then you may want to revisit the site as we have added some exciting new courses for SQL Change Automation and SQL Test. These courses aim to give you tips, tricks and ideas on how to utilize your tools to their full potential.
PowerShell and Secure Strings
Greg Moore demonstrates how to work with the Get-Credential PowerShell cmdlet and secure strings when authenticating to an SFTP server.
Using Big Data to Improve Health
With the help of a database that provides fully representative data, we can do a great deal more to advance medical and pharmaceutical science. Phil Factor explains what stands in our way.
Blogs
Advice I Like: Failure
By Steve Jones
If it fails where you thought it would fail that is not a failure....
Logged in as a member of an Azure AD Group Error while Deploying DACPAC
Quite a long title for a short blog post ??While deploying a DACPAC (from...
Data Conferences – Worth Every Dollar
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Some of the best career enhancers you can buy. Why I Go to...
Forums
A Place where AI Technology Shines
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Question of the Day
Getting the Object Code
What happens when I run this on SQL Server 2022 in the AdventureWorks2022 database?
SELECT OBJECT_DEFINITION (OBJECT_ID(N'dbo.uspGetBillofMaterials')) AS [Object Definition]; GOSee possible answers