Patch Problems
A few recent Patch problems have Steve Jones concerned about the directions we are going with software.
SQL in the City Seminar San Diego 2013 – DBA Team Seminar
Join Red Gate for a free seminar on September 20 (the day before SQL Saturday San Diego). SQL Server MVPs, Steve Jones and Grant Fritchey will present informative sessions featuring best practices for SQL Server database administration, in addition to showing Red Gate tools in action.
The SQL of Gaps and Islands in Sequences
Some SQL problems are intriguing because, just when good methods emerge and are accepted, other alternative solutions are discovered. The fun of exploring problems such as 'Gaps and Islands' is all the greater when we have a thorough test-harness to try out the alternative solutions.
Review Your Code
Steve Jones notes that SQL Injection is still a problem, and while it might be for some time to come, we should not be adding to the issues. Learn how to write secure code.
The Basics of Good Negotiations Webinar
This PASS VC Webinar will take place August 14, 1PM EDT. Creatively resolving differences and negotiating mutually beneficial agreements is crucial in all walks of life. It’s especially important and challenging in the IT industry where soft skills are not necessarily prevalent. ??In this session, we’ll introduce the basic concepts and precepts that will aid you in negotiating better agreements with your neighbors, peers and co-workers, and even your boss.
Understanding the importance of key length with the SQL Server asymmetric encryption algorithms
K. Brian Kelly is trying to use SQL Server's built-in encryption and sees there are three different options available for an asymmetric key, corresponding to key length. What's the impact of the key length?
Automated Trigger To Require a WHERE Clause
Learn how you can build triggers that prevent an update or delete statement from being run without a WHERE clause in this article.
Would You Choose SQL Server?
This Friday Steve Jones has a poll asking how you feel about SQL Server for your own projects, or even your company's projects. Is it a given you'd use SQL Server?
SSIS 2012 - Using PowerShell to Remotely Execute File System Packages
A Powershell script that allows you to execute SSIS packages using the traditional Package Deployment Model can be very useful. But what do you do when the execution isn't triggered by the same computer where the target package resides? Marcin Policht offers a solution.
Blogs
ISACA AI Material/Exam Prep Discount (May 18 – June 30, 2026)
By Brian Kelley
If you are considering any of the ISACA AI certs like the Advanced Artificial...
A Fabric solution can be very cost effective
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Are you currently using Microsoft Fabric or considering migrating to it? If so, there...
Track SQL Server Configuration Changes Using the Error Log
By SQLPals
Track SQL Server Configuration Changes Using the Error Log If you...
Forums
We Are Eating Our Own Seed Corn
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Before Using AI with Business Data, Read This
Artificial intelligence tools are quickly becoming part of daily business operations, from document analysis...
Designing SQL Server ETL Pipelines That Don't Break at Scale
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Question of the Day
Detecting Deadlocks Quickly
In the Database Engine, when a deadlock is detected, what does the detection interval shrink to (in time)?
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