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2021-05-28
2021-05-26 (first published: 2021-04-30)
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In this article we will look at how to create deep and shallow clones of source data when using Azure Databricks.
2021-05-26
Simple Talk editor Kathi Kellenberger announces this year's free global online conference will take place on November 8 - 12. Save the date, and stay tuned for the Call for Speakers coming soon.
2021-05-26
We are reaching out to all people that enjoyed SQL Saturday in LA 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 events to let you know that the 2021 event is fast approaching. Only 30+ days remain until the June 12 Virtual Data.SQL.Saturday.LA event. Please register soon to reserve your spot by using http://2021sqlsatla.eventbrite.com/ hyperlink, register using a form below or just use a QR code.
2021-05-26 (first published: 2021-05-05)
Summary In this article, we will be looking at some of the useful techniques on how to reduce dimensionality in our datasets. When we talk about dimensionality, we are referring to the number of columns in our dataset assuming that we are working on a tidy and a clean dataset. When we have many columns […]
2021-05-24
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What do you think the top 10 Database DevOps trends in 2021 are? Redgate has condensed 3,200 survey responses from IT professionals worldwide into a handy infographic. Discover insights such as the top challenge in improving software delivery performance and the correlation between DevOps adoption and high-performing teams.
2021-05-24
Greg Larsen continues his series and shows how user-defined roles roles can control SQL Server security.
2021-05-24
Always Encrypted is a new security feature which was introduced in SQL Server 2016. Always Encrypted is a technology to ensure the data stored in a database remains encrypted at all times during SQL Server query processing. Always Encrypted allows clients to encrypt sensitive data, such as credit card numbers and national identification numbers, inside the […]
2021-05-21 (first published: 2019-09-05)
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How to write idempotent DDL scripts that Flyway can run several times on a database, such as after a hotfix has already been applied directly to the production database, without causing errors.
2021-05-21
I spend my days working on and managing SQL Server instances—working days at least,...
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A new feature added to Redgate Monitor Enterprise automatically. CIS compliance is something many...
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