Building a SQL Server data dictionary
In this article, Edward Pollack explains the benefits of a SQL Server data dictionary and how to build one.
2021-04-29
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Five Facts about the SQL Server Resource Database
In this article we cover interesting facts about the hidden resource database in SQL Server and how this is used by SQL Server.
2021-04-28
SQL Server Security – Fixed server and database roles
Security roles can simplify permissions in SQL Server. In this article, Greg Larsen explains fixed server and database roles.
2021-04-22
A data transformation problem in SQL and Scala: Dovetailing declarative solutions Part II
In this article, Shel Burkow uses the SQL execution plan from the previous article to write a program in Scala.
2021-04-20
SQL Window Functions in SQL Server, Oracle and PostgreSQL
In this article we look at using Window Functions in SQL Server, Oracle and PostgreSQL to see the differences and similarities of the syntax.
2021-04-19
Oracle sequences: The basics
Oracle sequences can be used to create artificial IDs for a table. In this article, Jonathan Lewis explains how they work under-the-hood.
2021-04-14
Mastering TempDB: Managing TempDB growth
Out-of-control tempdb growth must be managed to keep the server running. Monica Rathbun gives her strategy to handle unexpected tempdb growth.
2021-04-12
Query Audit data in Azure SQL Database using Kusto Query Language (KQL)
In this article we look at how you can user the Kusto Query Language (KQL) for querying Azure SQL Database audit data.
2021-04-05
What is interpolation?
In this article, Joe Celko explains interpolation and covers a bit about the history and what we all did before computers.
2021-03-31
Documenting a SQL Server Data Catalog in HTML and Git Markdown
Dave Poole explains the need for high quality database documentation and then demonstrates how to document the SQL Server database for a data catalog, in both HTML and Git Markdown, using SQL Doc, SQL Data Catalog, PowerShell, and a few helper scripts to ensure consistency and correctness.
2021-03-19
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Fabric Mirroring
In which versions can I mirror a database from an on-premises SQL Server to a Fabric data warehouse?
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