Isolation Levels in SQL Server
Details discussion on the different isolation levels available in SQL Server
A Re-Introduction to HIPAA and SOX
SQL Provision can help organizations ensure compliance with regulations such as HIPAA and SOX. But what exactly are these legislations asking of DBAs and how does this impact the work you do? Robert Sheldon provides an overview of the two US regulations in this four-part series.
Using Azure Resource Manager Templates To Provision Azure SQL Databases
Azure provides a number of different methods that can be used in order to implement and configure its resources. Each of the methods differs to some extent in regard to functionality and intended use cases.
Microservice Reality
Phil Factor argues that very few processes, even in well-established businesses, mimic the dreamy clarity and autonomy of a microservice.
SQL Server DevOps with Production Databases and Git
Learn how to start using DevOps techniques to upgrade your database containers with the latest version of your code from a git repository.
Who should have Sysadmin rights?
The point of this article is that only service accounts and/or specific network sql admin accounts should have sysadmin rights.
Calling all Oracle Database users
We’re excited to announce that Redgate is doubling its efforts on Oracle and committed to aligning its DevOps solution across both SQL Server and Oracle. Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey to stay up-to-date on our Oracle developments.
Introduction to SQL Server Security — Part 3
SQL Server supports partially contained databases. This gives you the option of adding database users with a password inside the database. This makes the database easier to move to another instance or participate in an Always On Availability Group. In this article, Robert Sheldon explains how to work with users in contained databases.
The BI Journey: The Expert’s Advice – Part 1
Creating a quick dashboard with a few reports may be the beginning of a BI solution, but unless time is spent on the underlying model, it won't be adaptable enough to grow. In this article by Gogula Aryalingam, you'll see how the advice of a mentor helped a newbie understand how to create a flexible model that will lead to a valuable BI solution.
Databasee Brainstorming
We sometimes need to think differently about different situations. Steve notes that we might approach the way we solve problems in new ways.
Blogs
Introducing the SQL Server on Kubernetes Operator
Are you considering replatforming your SQL Server workload due to recent vendor changes, but...
Advice I Like: Rewards from Work
By Steve Jones
The greatest rewards come from working on something that nobody has words for. If...
Overcoming Challenges: Navigating Common Pitfalls in FinOps Adoption
By HeyMo0sh
Working in DevOps, I’ve seen FinOps do amazing things for cloud cost control, but...
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The day-to-day pressures of a DBA team, and how we can work smarter with automation and AI
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Analysis Services Model w/ Direct Query and (Default Veritpaq)
Analysis Services (either the integrated workspace in Power BI or on a SQL Server)...
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