SQL Server 2019 Graph Database and SHORTEST_PATH
With SQL Server 2019 on the way, it’s time to begin learning about all the new features. In this article, Dennes Torres demonstrates how to use the new SHORTEST_PATH function that is part of the Graph Database feature.
You just Build It don’t you? 12 Common Database Build Blockers
Database deployments, like the sheep of exasperated hill-farmers, often find strange and unexpected ways to self-destruct. Phil Factor describes the most common things that can go wrong, and how a reliable automated database build process can prevent messy accidents.
Searching for Answers Inside
Learning how an organization, or even just a codebase, works can be a challenge for new employees.
Azure Data Factory If Condition Activity
In this tip we look at how to use an If Condition activity in an Azure Data Factory pipeline for conditional logic.
Adding a dynamic ColumnId to a DAX Calculated Table
Learn how a calculated value can be added to a table with the missing key values filled in.
It's Natural to Avoid Problems
Culture change is hard, and it's one of the most difficult things to implement when trying to get your team to work in a DevOps fashion.
How to Create a Pareto Chart in Power BI Desktop
In this tip we look at how to create a Pareto Chart which applies the Pareto principle aka the 80/20 rule using Power BI Desktop.
PowerShell Alert API and Server-level Permissions Overview in SQL Monitor
SQL Monitor 9.1 offers a new PowerShell Alert API to control and fine tune your alert configuration, across a group of servers, and a new Server Permissions Overview table, which summarizes who has access to a server via a “super-privileged” server-level role. Here Redgate's Rebecca Woof dleves into the details.
SQL Change Automation 4 now available with SSMS extension
The Development component of SQL Change Automation now integrates directly into SQL Server Management Studio as well as Visual Studio. This allows teams to collaborate seamlessly during development, regardless of their preferred IDE. Other new features include new data compare options for PowerShell and static code analysis.
Blogs
Upgrading SQL Server Containers on the Laptop
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How Long is a Long I/O?
In SQL Server 2025, a long I/O is recorded in the error log with message 833. How long much an I/O request be outstanding before this message is written to the log?
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