You're not really that good at SQL Server
Steve reminds some people that there are reasons to continue to improve your skills.
How are you using tools to design and model databases?
Redgate invite you to participate in their survey on database modeling. In order to inform their future product decisions, they'd like to better understand the needs and motivations behind the use of such tools.
Introduction to SQL Server Security — Part 4
The sa account is the most powerful account in a SQL Server instance, and most DBAs disable it. There are several other built-in accounts that you may not think about that often. Robert Sheldon continues his SQL Server security series with an article about built-in accounts.
Why should SQL Server 2019 excite developers?
Phil Factor is excited for SQL Server 2019 and is keen to tell you why.
Azure Data Explorer
Azure Data Explorer is a platform from Microsoft that might be an interesting fit
A Database Developer’s Guide to SQL Clone
Phil Factor explains how SQL Clone works, and its multiple benefits when used in daily development and testing work, as well as for other tasks such as training staff to use a new application.
How to Implement In-Memory OLTP Quickly and Easily
When you first hear about it, SQL Server’s In-Memory OLTP sounds like a new feature that’s hard to implement, requires a lot of schema changes, and takes planning and downtime. Here Brent Ozar tells you how it’s simply not true, and you can do it in just 3 steps.
Crosstab queries using PIVOT in SQL Server
In this tip we look at how to construct a SQL Server PIVOT query with an example and explanation.
How to Monitor IDENTITY columns to prevent unplanned downtime
If a table runs out of IDENTITY values then it, and any dependent services and applications, will be "read-only" until the problem is fixed. Steve Jones explains how to set up a custom monitor to detect and prevent such problems.
Blogs
Finding Balance: Things Will Come Up
By Steve Jones
I have a presentation on finding balance in your career that got quite a...
Who Are You Doing It For?
By Brian Kelley
But as I've matured over the years, I came to realize that I needed...
Presenting Twice in May 2026
By alevyinroc
I will be presenting my latest session, Documenting Your Work for Worry-Free Vacations, in-person...
Forums
The day-to-day pressures of a DBA team, and how we can work smarter with automation and AI
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Migrate SSRS Reports to PowerBI Report Server in SQL Server 2025
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Identities and Sequences III
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Question of the Day
Identities and Sequences III
When thinking of the Identity property for auto incrementing columns and sequences for the same action, which can be used with the BIGINT data type?
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