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Implementing Azure SQL Database Elastic Database Jobs

Sometimes it's good to re-think how to write a query; set operations can provide performance benefits over 'straight SQL'. In this article, David Fitzjarrell takes a look at one such example in action.

The Clustered Index is not the Primary Key

As the title says, the clustered index doesn't have to the primary key and vice versa.

Inside-SQL Conference: SQL Server Deep Dives in London

14th June, Londo, UK - Inside-SQL conference offers deep dives on a range of SQL Server topics, with tracks focusing on DBAs, Developers and BI.

Use the discount code "Redgate" for £40 off the price of a ticket.

Unified Approach to Generating Documentation for PowerShell Cmdlets

Now, it is easy to provide professional-quality documentation for PowerShell cmdlets, and to keep it in sync when you make changes, whether they are written in PowerShell or C#. While this has always been easy to do in PowerShell, it was always painful to do in C# or VB because it meant having to build your own MAML file. Michael Sorens completes his three-part series by summarising, in a wallchart, how to go about it.

Boundless Opportunities

There has never been more reasons or better opportunities to learn new skills. Gail Shaw shares her favorite online video training resources sites, what's on her current learning list and why.

Sharing on-premises SQL Server Data Analyses in the Cloud with Power BI

In this article I would like to introduce you to PowerBI.Com to see how to share analyses in the cloud using SQL Server data

The Politics of SQL Security

Dealing with SQL Server security when the application it uses is full of security holes.

Database Hardware and Infrastructure Trends

Glen Berry talks through a number of useful new developments in hardware, storage, and the Microsoft Windows and SQL Server ecosystem.

Natively Compiled Stored Procedures: What they are all about

What are natively compiled stored procedures? Why would we want to use them and what are the performance benefits of using them over classic disk-based stored procedures?