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
Additional Articles
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
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
Database DevOps: Standardize, Automate, Monitor & Protect
See how our end-to-end framework for extending DevOps to your database enables your organization to balance the demand to deliver software fast with the need to protect and preserve business critical data.
2022-08-22
Metrics that matter for IT organizations on an agile journey
Measuring the wrong things is worse than not measuring anything. In this article, Mallika Gunturu explains the right things to measure for agile.
2022-08-22
5 things to look for in a 3rd party database monitoring tool
Are you evaluating the effectiveness of your homegrown database monitoring tool or looking at investing in a 3rd party one? This helpful blog post suggests 5 things to look for in your evaluations.
2022-08-19
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SQL in an Azure VM Backup
If I use the Azure Backup service for automated backups of my SQL Servers in Azure VMs, how often can I configure log backups? (as of Dec 2024)
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