Charles Bachman and Pointer Chains
Joe Celko reminisces about the origins of databases and one of the early pioneers, Charles Bachman. He explains how pointer chains were used to traverse data in the NDL standard and referential integrity that we use today.
Balancing Performance and Readability
Developers need to consider not only system performance when writing code, but also how readability impacts code maintenance.
Different Ways to Import JSON Files into SQL Server
Nat Sundar explains the different ways to load JSON data into SQL Server, along the way also covering the use OpenRowset and OpenJSON functions to manage JSON data effectively.
If only the US would follow ...
Governments are requiring better security, and Steve wishes the US would follow.
Set-Based String Splitting table function
Describe and provide a set-based method that takes a multiple character split term and returns as a table
What is the State of My Transparent Data Encrypted Database?
When using Transparent Data Encryption, you might wonder “What is the state of my transparent data encrypted database?” Read on to learn the many different states that a transparent data encrypted database might go through.
TEMPDB Enhancements in SQL Server 2016
TEMPDB Enhancements in SQL Server 2016 - By default enforced to follow best practices.
Data Encryption Using Always Encrypted in SQL Server
The key challenge for application developers is to build a foolproof system to ensure data security. This is not only more intense, but more complex these days, as many organizations are planning to move their applications to the cloud. Read on to learn more.
Blogs
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...
Why your data still can’t answer a simple question
Every organization I talk to has the same problem dressed up in different clothes....
T-SQL Tuesday #197 Invitation – An impactful session or two from a conference
By DataOnWheels
I am delighted to host this month’s T-SQL Tuesday invitation. If you are new...
Forums
The day-to-day pressures of a DBA team, and how we can work smarter with automation and AI
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Creating a Simple and Flexible Random Password Generator in SQL Server
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SQL Art, Part 3: Happy Easter Fun in SSMS
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Question of the Day
Identities and Sequences IV
When thinking about the identity property and sequence objects, which of these can be used with numeric and decimal data types?
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