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.
Transparent Data Encryption and Extensible Key Management – Better Together
Learn how you can secure your TDE environment by separating your key from the server using Extensible Key Management.
Unreliable Data Sensors
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
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
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.
Celebrate Success
Today Grant reminds us to not only think about the things we can do better, but remember the good things that we accomplish.
Blogs
Capturing My Own Metrics: #SQLNewBlogger
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A customer was trying to compare two tables and capture a state as a...
Red Flags in Your Query (T-SQL Tuesday #200)
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When I'm looking at a query, I bet it's bad if I see... a...
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This month is a milestone for T-SQL Tuesday. It’s number 200, which doesn’t sound...
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Checking the Error Log I
On my SQL Server 2025, I want to search the error log from my T-SQL code for potential issues and then inform an administrator. What is the current way to easily query the error log?
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