How to Check Performance on a New SQL Server
Before you go live, test your backup and CHECKDB speeds.
Information Security in Practice
Along with the GDPR, regulations require that confidential data is protected and used properly. In this article, William Brewer discusses the ways that data manages to migrate around the organisation and the challenges found in protecting that data.
SQL Server Performance Tuning Scripts, Tips and Tricks
In this webcast, Tim Smith takes a look at various tips and tricks to assist you with performance tuning your SQL Server databases. Knowing how to find and resolve problems is key to improving performance, so join him to learn how to optimize your systems
How to Remove Transparent Data Encryption From a Database
There may be a time when you want to turn off transparent data encryption on one of your TDE enabled databases. In this tip, Greg Larsen shows you how simple it is to remove Transparent Data Encryption.
The TSB disaster: Where were the grown-ups?
Phil Factor describes how TSB performed a major public disservice with micrsoservices.
What is NoSQL?
Steve talks about the definition of what a NoSQL database might be and where they are useful.
Go Unit Tests: Tips from the Trenches
In this article, Michael Sorens describes unit testing for applications written in Go. While focused on Go, many of his recommendations and techniques can be applied to other languages as well.
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Distance Metric Algorithms
What are the distance metric algorithms that can be used in VECTOR_DISTANCE()?
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