Why Log Shipping is still a viable solution in 2016
An explanation as to what Log Shipping is and why it's still a viable solution in 2016.
How to Build and Deploy Azure IaaS VMs with PowerShell
The whole point of using a cloud service is to be able to use it intensively for a brief period just when it is needed and then clear out all your work when you've finished. This means automation to make the process as quick and easy as possible. It is likely to mean creating a VM, provisioning it from scratch and spinning it up using PowerShell. Relax, grab the popcorn, and let Adam Bertram show you how he does it in Azure.
Forcing Strong Passwords
Passwords are always a challenge, but are bad passwords the users' fault? Steve Jones has a few thoughts.
SQL Server CROSS APPLY and OUTER APPLY
Arshad Ali demonstrates what the APPLY operator is, how it differs from regular JOINs, and what its applications are.
Should Production Databases Be in a VCS?
Steve Jones talks version control, but from the production perspective.
Introduction to Azure SQL Database Elastic Database Pools
Traditional deployments of Azure SQL Database involve identifying projected resource requirements and selecting individual Azure SQL Database instances. For fluctuating workloads, this frequently results in over- or under-provisioning. To address this challenge, Microsoft offers another approach to sizing Azure SQL Database that relies on Elastic Database Pools. Marcin Policht takes a look.
Zero Downtime for 2016
Someone made a call to architect zero downtime for databases. Steve Jones isn't sure this is the best thing you could do.
Using R Machine Learning Script as a Power BI Desktop Data Source
You can develop a Power BI Dashboard that uses an R machine learning script as its data source and custom visuals. Here is a simple example that shows how to connect to data sources over the Internet, cleanse, transform and enrich the data through the use analytical datasets returned by the R script, design the dashboard and finally share it.
The Push to Upgrade from SQL Server 2005
There's a push to upgrade those SQL Server 2005 instances with support ending this April.
Moved to the Cloud?
Are you thinking about the cloud yet? Redgate is conducting some research into cloud adoption to better understand both the drivers and the blockers. Whether or not you’ve taken the plunge yet, they would love to hear from you. Participate in the survey and be entered into a draw to win an Amazon gift card worth $100.
Blogs
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: A Plan
By Brian Kelley
My most recent bout with imposter syndrome was with ISACA’s Digital Trust Ecosystem Framework...
Advice I Like: Celebrate Success
By Steve Jones
“On the way to a grand goal, celebrate the smallest victories as if each...
Programmatically Retrieving MLV Lineage and Refresh Times
Materialized lake views (MLVs) in Microsoft Fabric are an effective way to implement medallion...
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Question of the Day
Increase Deadlock Detection
How can I alter the deadlock detection interval to 2 seconds instead of 5 seconds on my SQL Server 2025 instance?
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