Date and Time Conversions Using SQL Server
There are many instances when dates and times don't show up at your doorstep in the format you'd like it to be, nor does the output of a query fit the needs of the people viewing it.
Introduction to SQL Server Security — Part 6
SQL Server has many tools used to make it secure. In this article, Robert Sheldon demonstrates several of these features including SQL Server Configuration Manager and the Vulnerability Assessment tool.
Databases made for Ops, not 'Oops!'
Just as you write a unit test before writing the code, so you must devise the means to monitor a database, to ensure its smooth operation, before creating the database.
Create SSRS Data Driven Subscriptions on Standard Edition
This will allow you to create "Data-Driven" subscriptions on your Standard SQL Server version.
Mastery – Repetition, Variations, and Depth
Today we have a guest editorial from Andy Warren. Andy look sat the ways in which we might solve problems and become better over time.
9 Tips for Faster SQL Server Applications
Wanna make your SQL Server applications go faster? Here are 9 simple tips that will give you a better chance for success. They’re not carved in stone, but they’re a good place to start.
Set your team up for valued software delivery with Unit Testing
There is a constant pressure in software delivery to release at speed and often. However, there is no sense in delivering fast if what you deliver contains errors or is of no value to the customer. Our latest blog explains how database unit testing can set your team up for valued software delivery.
SQL Server String Manipulation using Substring Function in T-SQL, R and Python
In this tip we look at how to use substring functions or similar using T-SQL, R and Python when working with SQL Server.
Connect to Sybase with a Linked Server
Learn how to create a Linked Server to a Sybase database instance.
High Prices for High Security
I was excited to see the new Secure Enclave technology come to Always Encrypted (AE) in SQL Server 2019. I've thought that the way Microsoft implemented the AE technology in SQL Server 2016 was a start and a good step forward, but it had too many restrictions. Kind of like Availability Groups in 2012 and […]
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Parameter Sensitive Plan Optimization in SQL Server 2022
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Minimum Change Tracking Retention
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Minimum Change Tracking Retention
If I am running this code:
ALTER DATABASE AdventureWorks2017 SET CHANGE_TRACKING = ON (CHANGE_RETENTION=xxx);What is the minimum amount of time I can set? See possible answers