Relational By Default
Should we consider the relational model the default and only after having a good reason look at a NoSQL platform? Steve Jones has a few comments.
SQL Prompt Tips #6 - Insert Semicolons
A quick SQL Prompt tip to automatically add semicolons to your code.
Is SQL Server killing your application’s performance?
When an application suffers from performance problems, it’s common to assume the database is at fault. Ben Emmett examines why this often isn’t the case, and shows how you can dig into a .NET application’s use of SQL Server.
Private Data
The laws and morals regarding privacy aren't well defined, but Microsoft is making a stand.
Database Lifecycle Management Webinar
Join Steve Jones for a Database Lifecycle Management webinar on Nov 17 at 11am EDT. Watch to see how smooth a database development pipeline can be.
Questions About CUBE, ROLLUP and GROUPING SETs That You Were Too Shy to Ask
There are few parts of SQL Syntax as familiar as the GROUP BY clause of the SELECT statement. On the other hand, CUBE and ROLLUP remain mysterious despite their usefulness and GROUPING SET is positively arcane, especially if you are too shy to reveal your ignorance of the subject by asking! William Brewer saves you the hassle.
Mind your Database Ps and Qs
Louis Davidson explains why a little database courtesy goes a long way.
SQL Server 2016 Stretch Database
SQL Server 2016 brings a new feature called Stretch Database, which allows a database to keep transactional data on local instance and warm and cold data on the Azure SQL database platform.
Hash Joins on Nullable Columns
Paul White explores some less well-known query optimizer features and limitations, and explains the reasons for extremely poor hash join performance in a specific case.
Capture Execution Plan Warnings using Extended Events
Erin Stellato of SQLskills shows how to use Extended Events to monitor for query plans with certain characteristics, such as joins missing predicates, columns missing statistics, and unmatched filtered indexes.
Blogs
From Couch-Potato to Triathlete – and What This Means for Your SQL Server
Do you know if your SQL Server is really running at its best? To...
Retro Data 2025 – Slidedeck
You can find the slides of my session on the €100 DWH in Azure...
The Book of Redgate: We Value Teams
By Steve Jones
This value is something that I still hear today: our best work is done...
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Question of the Day
Single User SQL Server on Linux
How can I start SQL Server on Linux in single-user mode to restore the master database?
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