Making Complex Table Changes

The complexity of tables makes modifying them over time a challenge, especially as data sizes grow.

Security Shaming

This week Steve Jones looks at a new idea, rating the security of products publicly to try and shame vendors into more secure coding.

Failover

Too many failovers can cause problems, as can those that happen to often. Steve Jones says you need to consider whether you always need to failover in a sitaution.

SELECT INTO vs INSERT INTO on Columnstore

This article compares SELECT INTO and INSERT INTO under different scenarios, and the best approach preferred.

Database Lifecycle Management: Deployment and Release

So often, the unexpected delays in delivering database code are more likely to happen after the developers initiate the release process. The necessary checks and tests can turn up surprises: The handover process can expose deficiencies. With good teamwork, planning and forethought, though, the process can be made almost painless.

Defensive Programming

Learning to program defensively can prevent and catch errors early.

Proper Storage and Handling of Personal Names

As database developers, we may need to rethink the way we store and handle personal names

SQL Server 2016 Temporal Table Query Plan Behaviour

In this latest T-SQL Tuesday, Rob Farley takes a look at a couple of unexpected aspects of query plans you might observe when using Temporal Tables in SQL Server 2016.

Byte Me: Earning in the Grave

Create a SQL Server Reporting Services Report from an Analysis Services Tabular Database

Daniel Calbimonte walks through the steps to creating a SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) Report from an Analysis Services Tabular Database.