I'm using SQL Server's built-in encryption to hide data in one of my SQL Server databases, but this is a reporting system and my end users need to be able to query the data without having to remember the specialized decryption functions. Is there a way to do this? Yes, there is, via the use of views.
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Today we have a guest editorial from Andy Warren as Steve is speaking at SQL Intersection today. Andy talks about how names can impact our world.
SQL Saturday is a training event for SQL Server professionals and those wanting to learn about SQL Server. This event will be held Nov 9 2013, admittance to this event is free, all costs are covered by donations and sponsorships.
SSIS is able to take sorted data from more than one OLE DB data source and merge them into one table which can then be sent to an OLE DB destination. This 'Merge Join' transformation works in a similar way to a SQL join by specifying a 'join key' relationship. this transformation can save a great deal of processing on the destination. Annette Allen, as usual, gives clear guidance on how to do it.
How much does the image you project at work matter? Is it more important than the work you do? Steve Jones asks for your opinions for this Friday poll.
In order to take full advantage of the In-Memory OLTP options in SQL Server 2014, you should migrate standard stored procedures that references Memory-Optimized tables to natively compiled ones. In this tip we will see how to achieve this goal.
How to manage your MaxMemory values on an Active-Active two node cluster.
With the economy in a recession, how should you be managing your career? Steve Jones talks a little about building your brand and showing value to your employer.
SQL Saturday is coming to Dallas on November 2. This is a free, one day conference for SQL Server training and networking.
On November 1, there will be a pre-conference event featuring Andy Leonard, Grant Fritchey, and Drew Minkin.
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In the new VECTOR_DISTANCE() function in SQL Server 2025, the first parameter is the distance_metric. What is this?
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