Phil Factor reviews the various types of database test that need to run during development work, what sort of test data they require, and the challenges with managing this data, and in keeping the test cell stocked with the correct database, and data, in a way that allows rapid cycles of database testing.

Using Attributes with Unity

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SimpleTalk

Attributes in Unity allow you to add features like strings and menu items to objects. In this article, Lance Talbert shows you how to add attributes that can then be tested while in editing mode.

Connecting - Level 4 of the Stairway to Azure SQL Database

by Arun Sirpal

SQLServerCentral.com

Learn how to configure connectivity and firewall rules for your Azure SQL Database

DevOps and OSS Can Scale

by Steve Jones

SQLServerCentral

Microsoft has embraced open source software, and has opened much of their code. They have also proven that DevOps development can scale in this environment.

Monitoring your servers and databases with SCOM and SQL Monitor

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Redgate

SCOM is good at monitoring the status of your servers. SQL Monitor give you a detailed view of your SQL Server instances, and databases, right across your network, however they are hosted. By using tools appropriately, for the tasks they do well, you benefit from a simpler and more comprehensive overall strategy.

SQL and T-SQL for Beginners in 229 minutes

by arthur

SQLServerCentral

T-SQL

The the basics of SQL and T-SQL in this short course of videos that explain some of the concepts.

Key findings from the State of SQL Server Monitoring

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Monitoring

Microsoft MVP Grant Fritchey provides an insight into the key findings from the report; what is the biggest challenge facing database professionals this year? How are estates changing? And what technologies are being used across the industry? Read Grant’s blog to find out.