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

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Redgate

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

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Redgate

SQL Change Automation

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.

Transparent Data Encryption and Extensible Key Management – Better Together

by Luke Probasco

SQLServerCentral

Learn how you can secure your TDE environment by separating your key from the server using Extensible Key Management.

Unreliable Data Sensors

by Steve Jones

SQLServerCentral

The Lighter Side

Steve doesn't like the idea of cars using data from cameras to update a display instead of a mirror.

A fresh new look for Redgate University

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Redgate

Last September Redgate University opened its doors online, since then, with their selection of getting started courses they have been helping customers get up and running with their tools. Now, along with a brand-new look, new courses have been added to help you advance your skills past the basic usage of the tools. Come and check it out and leave your suggestions for future courses.

Introduction to DevOps: Security, Privacy, and Compliance

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SimpleTalk

DevOps and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)

Robert Sheldon continues his DevOps series with a look at security, privacy, and compliance. He recommends that these critical areas are tackled early in the DevOps pipeline.