Using TOP clause in a SELECT statement

There might be a time when you might want to return just a few rows of a result set, instead of the complete set. This might be useful if you want to just validate a selection criteria or a few rows of data. For whatever the reason the TOP clause can be used to return a specific number or a percentage of rows from a result set. This article will cover using the TOP clause in a SELECT statement and how it can be used to return a partial set of records.

Database Monitoring: The ROI of Build vs. Buy

In this webinar, Microsoft Data Platform MVP, Grant Fritchey, is joined by our expert panel to share the pros and cons to building a monitoring system versus purchasing one.

How to use the SQL WHERE Clause with Examples

With the SQL WHERE clause in SQL Server, users can filter their query results in many ways. In most cases, we do not utilize all the options the WHERE clause provides, so we tend to forget that they exist. In this SQL tutorial, we will look at several examples of how to use the WHERE clause.

SQL Server, Oracle and PostgreSQL Database Security Roles, Schemas, Grants, Privileges and Owners - Part II

This article covers the concepts of roles, schemas, grants, privileges, and owners and the similarities and differences in SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL.

Thought Leadership resource page

Find the latest insights on digital modernization and the role of the database in it in our new resource page. With articles and webinars from Redgate leaders and friends of Redgate.

PostgreSQL Constraints: Learning PostgreSQL with Grant

One of the most important aspects of data management is the ability to ensure that the data in your database is well defined and consistent. Some aspects of that are ensured through the relational data structures you design. Another piece of control is using the correct data type. Then, we get to constraints. A constraint is a way to validate data prior to adding it to your database. This is one more tool in the toolbox that helps you maintain good data.

The future of AI in solving database challenges

The conversation around Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not a new subject to the database space, but the recent rise in machine learning tools like ChatGPT have sparked increased focus on new ways to simplify existing DBA challenges.

Join Redgate’s own DevOps Advocate, Steve Jones, along with webinar guests Kellyn Pot’Vin-Gorman (Principal Cloud Solution Architect, Microsoft) and Brian Randell (Product Marketing Director, Github) to discuss how AI could help manage complex database ecosystems.

New functions in SQL Server 2022 - LEFT_SHIFT and RIGHT_SHIFT

Learn about the new functions LEFT_SHIFT and RIGHT_SHIFT in SQL Server 2022 and how these functions could be used.

The business value of frequent deployments

The multi-million-dollar question for you and your business is... what is the real business value of frequent deployments? Part one of three in this series on the value of database DevOps.

SQL Server .WRITE() Function to Update VARCHAR(MAX), NVARCHAR(MAX) and VARBINARY(MAX) Data Types

Learn about the SQL Server .WRITE function along with how to use this to update data in VARCHAR(MAX), NVARCHAR(MAX), and VARBINARY(MAX) data types.