More Linux than Windows
Microsoft announced that Linux runs on more machines in Azure than Windows. Steve isn't surprised and thinks that Linux use will continue to grow.
The Changing Nature of Data
The way we look at data is changing, especially when data privacy and protection is considered. Today Steve has some thoughts on address data and the implications for cities as well as databases.
Understanding UNION and UNION ALL in SQL Server
A short look at the differences in UNION and UNION ALL in a SELECT query.
Using Feature Flags
Feature flags are being used in modern software development. Steve thinks these should also be a staple of database changes.
Introduction to GitHub Actions Part 1: Getting Started
This article series will teach you what you need to know to take advantage of GitHub Actions, especially for deploying database code.
Navigating Your Test Data Challenges: Insights and Solutions
Join Redgate on May 1st for an insightful webinar cohosted with analyst firm, Bloor Research, featuring independent Senior Analyst Daniel Howard and Redgate's Steve Jones. Discover the biggest test data challenges, the latest approaches like AI synthetic data generation, and how effective test data management can benefit your entire organization. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights and solutions.
Feeling your age? How would you know?
As this idea is being born, I am sitting in a dueling piano bar and I have never felt so old ever. And I don’t mean physically. I have only recognized about 1/4 of the songs being played, and everyone just seems younger than me. Even the people I think are older seem younger as […]
A Domain for Data
A SQL DDL statement that Steve never knew about is the subject of today's editorial.
Windows Clustered MSDTC and SQL Server 2019 mishap
Introduction As you may know, in the early days of SQL Server Clustering, Microsoft advised to provide each clustered SQL Server instance with its own Microsoft Distributed Transaction Coordinator (MSDTC) resource. Since SQL Server 2012 this advice has been withdrawn. Microsoft now recommends to provide your instance with its own MSDTC resource, once you notice the […]
DAX CASE Statement Functionality using IF, SWITCH and SWITCH True
If you don’t know, DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) is a language for creating custom calculations and aggregations in Power Pivot, Power BI, and other data analysis tools. Two functions in DAX come close to replicating the functionality but come with limitations. Which one of these functions should you use?
Blogs
Limiting Results with TEXTSIZE in SQL Server: #SQLNewBlogger
By Steve Jones
There is a SET command in SQL Server that changes how much data is...
Secret management using Pulumi ESC SDK and Azure Key Vault
This is a submission for the Pulumi Deploy and Document Challenge: Shhh, It’s a Secret!What...
The Book of Redgate–Being Reasonable
By Steve Jones
As a part of the Book of Redgate, we have a series of (red,...
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The User Login
When I create a user in a SQL Server 2022 database, on which types of logins in the master database can it be based?
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