How to save all your different types of SQL code snippets in a central library of JSON Snippet Collections, where you can search and edit each collection and then write them out as individual code snippets, for use in SQL Prompt, SSMS or your programmer's clipboard.
2021-06-28
Innovating in the database is crucial for success, and we’re seeing new trends impact the database, like cloud migration, SRE, and the growing need for big data and tools to support growing estates. On 23 June, Redgate Streamed brings you organizations who have implemented these database technology trends, including speakers from Google, Microsoft, and AWS, who will share their success stories and tips for embracing technology changes.
2021-06-07
Considering introducing continuous database integration? Learn the principles in this ThoughtWorks webinar hosted by Pramod Sadalage, expert in this discipline and author of several books about database refactoring and development.
2021-06-04
Using sequences when scaling up with Oracle RAC presents more issues with contention. In this article, Jonathan Lewis explains how to avoid the problems.
2021-05-31
Edward Pollack demonstrates how SQL Server plan cache mining can uncover a wealth of information to help with troubleshooting performance issues.
2021-05-21
Organizations have many choices when it comes to databases. In this article, Robert Sheldon explains how to choose between SQL and NoSQL databases.
2021-05-19
Before you alter a database object, you need to understand what other objects will be affected. This article shows how to generate a simple dependency diagram that reveals both those objects that reference the target object, and those referenced by it, and includes foreign key references, column references and all the other details you need.
2021-05-05
In this article, I will work you through the process of creating elastic jobs in Azure using PowerShell. The elastic jobs are similar to regular agents jobs in SQL Server although they add extra functionality like for example dedicated target groups that can be used in the job step level. Currently, the elastic jobs are […]
2021-06-21 (first published: 2021-05-03)
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Check out this SQL Server function that can return memory usage information for a SQL Server instance such as the amount of memory SQL Server is using and available memory on the machine.
2021-05-03
Calling data professionals! We want to know how you are monitoring your servers, instances and databases. By taking the 2021 State of Database Monitoring survey, you’ll help us better understand how the community monitor and manage their estates, and the challenges they face. You’ll get exclusive early access to the 2021 State of Database Monitoring report, plus, one lucky winner will receive a $500 Amazon gift card in our prize draw.
2021-04-29
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