The Danger of Safety Assistance Tools

During a speaker dinner the other week, a lot of topics were swirling around and a few caught my ear. One of these topics dovetailed nicely with a mistake I recently made. More on that later. The discussion was on the effect on safety that all the new safety-based tech is having on driving. Some […]

Streaming Event Data through RabbitMQ to a Microsoft Fabric Eventstream

In this article, you will learn how to send messages through a RabbitMQ queue and deliver those to a Microsoft Fabric Eventstream.

The Number that shouldn't be a number

Gail Shaw is often left bewildered by the weird and wonderful data types people choose for their tables, when storing something as simple as a telephone number or a date.

Add Indexes to Improve SQL DELETE Performance

This article examines whether creating indexes can help when deleting data from a SQL Server table.

Save $200 by registering for a PASS Summit 2024 3-day ticket before July 16

PASS Data Community Summit 2024 is taking place in Seattle from November 4-8. With over 150 sessions and over 140 different speakers, this year's event promises something for everyone, with a broad variety of topics covered by a range of data industry experts.

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An Upgrade Slog

Steve knows that upgrading SQL Server versions can be a pain, but it's important.

Manage OneLake Storage With PowerShell - Data Engineering with Fabric

Learn how to manage files and folders in Microsoft Fabric with PowerShell.

The Stretch Database Retirement

Steve has a few thoughts on the removal of Stretch Database from the SQL Server world.

Docker Logging Guide Part 1: Basic Concepts and Importance

Docker has gained popularity as a containerization platform that allows you to develop, deploy, and execute applications faster. It packages applications and their dependencies into standardized entities known as containers. These containers are lightweight, portable, and capable of operating independently.

Redgate recommended in Bloor Test Data Management market update

Last year, Redgate announced the launch of their latest in test data management (TDM) technology – Redgate Test Data Manager. This year, they’re proud to have been recommended in Bloor’s 2024 Test Data Management Market Update! This paper highlights the increasing adoption of TDM technology among enterprise organizations and offers insight into the trends and approaches to look out for when looking for a TDM solution.