In this article we look at using AWS Performance Insights to help monitor and troubleshoot SQL Server performance issues when running on RDS.

Digging into Azure SQL Database Hyperscale Edition

by Steve Jones

SQLServerCentral

This article will look deeper at the Azure SQL Database - Hyperscale edition, which was moved into General Availability (GA) in May 2019. This followed a bit of a preview time, when I first learned about how it worked in detail. I was impressed with the work being done, some of which will make it […]

Automating Schema Comparisons with SQL Compare Projects and PowerShell

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Redgate

SQL Compare

Your PowerShell process for database comparison and deployment is running smoothly, and your instinct is to 'leave well alone'. However, you continually need to delve into the script to tweak comparison settings or add a new command line switch. Phil Factor proposes a way to avoid this using SQL Compare projects.

Introduction to the Partition By Window Function

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Database Journal

Partitioning

Window functions can be life savers by making a complicated SQL calculation easy. A window function combines that logic and provides row by row or window by window feedback. Read on to learn more!

Losing The Security Game

by Steve Jones

SQLServerCentral

Security

Losing the security game is no fun when data is involved. Steve points out some things you should be doing.

Modular ETL Architecture Design in SSIS

by aveek22

SQLServerCentral

Overview of ETL Architecture In a data warehouse, one of the main parts of the entire system is the ETL process. ETL is the system that reads data from the source system, transforms the data according to the business logic, and finally loads it into the warehouse. While fetching data from the sources can seem […]

Script SQL Server Replication With PowerShell

by rafaelrodrigues

SQLServerCentral

Learn how you can use PowerShell and RMO to script out your replication configuration.

Reporting Services Basics: Adding Groups to Reports

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SimpleTalk

Reporting Services (SSRS)

Most SSRS reports are organized into grouping levels where it’s possible to add totals for each group. In this article, Kathi Kellenberger continues her SSRS series by walking through how to create both a Matrix and Table report.