How to use fn_builtin_permissions SQL Server Security Function
Learn how to find all securable objects in SQL Server and the permissions for each securable object using the system function fn_builtin_permissions.
2022-08-31
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Understanding the Metadata Function DATABASEPROPERTYEX()
Learn how to use the DatabasePropertyEX() function to query your database for settings.
2022-08-29
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Performance Testing Databases with Flyway and PowerShell
Performance tests are central to the quality of the database changes we deliver because they ensure that any business process that accesses the database continues to return its results in an acceptable time. When Flyway creates a new version of the database, it is the ideal time to run these performance checks.
2022-08-29
The ultimate guide to web accessibility
Accessibility ensures that everyone has a great experience on your site. Bikkani explains how to achieve web accessibility.
2022-08-29
Getting Started with Python Pandas and Dataset Profiling
This article will focus on reading and profiling data with the pandas package when using Python as well as show how to build charts based on this data.
2022-08-26
Performance Testing Databases with Flyway and PowerShell
Performance tests are central to the quality of the database changes we deliver because they ensure that any business process that accesses the database continues to return its results in an acceptable time. When Flyway creates a new version of the database, it is the ideal time to run these performance checks.
2022-08-26
2022-08-24
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Capturing SQL Server Deadlocks using Extended Events
In this tip we look at how to capture deadlocks that occur in SQL Server and the associated information to help troubleshoot. We look at how to do this using the GUI and T-SQL code.
2022-08-24
Running Unit and Integration Tests during Flyway Migrations
In this article I'll give a practical example of developing a database, with Flyway, in such a way that it is automatically tested with whatever unit tests and integration tests you specify whenever you migrate the branch you're working on to the next version. If a test fails, you can work out why, undo the migration and then try again.
2022-08-24
Tips to improve Power BI report appeal
This article will show you how to use a Powerpoint theme to modify and beautify a Power BI report.
2022-08-22
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Question of the Day
Missing the Jaro Winkler Distance
I upgraded a SQL Server 2019 instance to SQL Server 2025. I wanted to test the fuzzy string search functions. I run this code:
SELECT JARO_WINKLER_DISTANCE('tim', 'tom')
I get this error message:Msg 195, Level 15, State 10, Line 1 'JARO_WINKLER_DISTANCE' is not a recognized built-in function name.What is wrong? See possible answers