Changing SQL Server Collation After Installation
In some scenarios we can find different SQL Server collations between the server instance and its databases. Douglas P. Castilho explains a simple way to correct the collations in a few steps.
By Design
Just because something works, is it prudent to implement a solution knowing there is a chance this design flaw will be stricken from future revs of SQL Server? It depends.
How do you define employee satisfaction?
This article explores aspects of a job that help one feel satisfied at work.
Step by Step Configuring a Dedicated Network for Availability Group
In this article, I will show a procedure to isolate the replication traffic from the public network.
Stop or Start, Big or Small. The Scalability of Azure SQL Data Warehouse
Learn how to scale an Azure SQL Datawarehouse up or down, and how to pause it when not in use.
SQL Server Encryption: Always Encrypted
Is 'Always Encrypted' SQL Server 2016's most widely important new feature? It is significant that 'Always Encrypted' in SQL Server is in all editions of SQL Server. Because of the increasing importance of encryption to data governance, it allows encryption for the sensitive application data for everywhere beyond the application's client connection, including network, server, database and storage. Robert Sheldon explains what it is, why you should try it out, and how to set about it.
Staging Deployments
This week Steve Jones is asking if you stage your database changes ahead of application changes.
SQL Server 2016 Online ALTER COLUMN Operation
Learn about the time savings, blocking scenarios, limitations and more for the SQL Server 2016 online ALTER COLUMN operation.
Dealing with Supervision
Working with someone that micro-managers you or watches your every action can be hard. Steve Jones has a few thoughts.
Blogs
T-SQL Tuesday #198–Change Detection
By Steve Jones
This month we have a new host, Meagan Longoria, who graciously agreed to help...
Redgate and Rome
By Steve Jones
I’m at the UK Redgate office today, meeting with senior leaders in all areas...
Quick Tip: Check Most DTU Expensive Queries in Azure SQL Database
Optimizing Azure SQL Database performance often begins with identifying the most resource-intensive queries. Understanding...
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Creating a JSON Document IV
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Restoring Azure Key Vault Keys and Validating SQL Server TDE Recovery: Level 7 of the Stairway to TDE
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Question of the Day
Creating a JSON Document IV
I have this data in a table called dbo.NFLTeams
TeamID TeamName City YearEstablished ------ -------- ---- --------------- 1 Cowboys Dallas 1960 2 Eagles Philadelphia 1933 3 Packers Green Bay 1919 4 Chiefs Kansas City 1960 5 49ers San Francisco 1946 6 Broncos Denver 1960 7 Seahawks Seattle 1976 8 Patriots New England 1960If I run this code, how many rows are returned?
SELECT YearEstablished, json_objectagg(city : TeamName) FROM dbo.NFLTeams GROUP BY YearEstablished;See possible answers