Are You a Traffic Cop?
A traffic cop isn't a great analogy for a DBA, but all too often it is an accurate one.
How to visualize Python charts in Power BI part 3
In Part 3, we look at how to use Python to create more charts for Power BI.
Guide to Build Graph Node and Edge Tables with Azure Data Studio
Learn how to build graph node and edge tables using Azure Data Studio in this step-by-step guide.
The Lock Escalation Threshold – Part 1
This article isn’t about the act of lock escalation itself, which is already well documented and generally well understood. Some myths (like row locks escalating to page locks) persist, but challenging those yet again probably wouldn’t change much.
Who Are You?
I was sitting here thinking about the editorial when Kathi Kellenberger came to mind. She would frequently write about her favorite show, Star Trek. I too have been a fan of Star Trek since I was very young. However, my favorite show is a little more obscure and not as many people have seen it, […]
How to Use PowerShell to Set Secure SA Passwords in Bulk
Learn how you can bulk set passwords using PowerShell for all your instances.
Paying It Forward on the Internet
Helping others has been good for Steve's career and he encourages you to do it as well.
Managing Static Data in Flyway Database Development
If your database application requires 'static data' to function, then the best way to manage that data is using a view based on a derived table. This article demonstrates ways to create these views, depending on your RDBMS's capabilities, and how to build and manage them in development work, using Flyway and PowerShell.
SQL WHERE Tutorial
In this article, we look at several different examples of how to use the SQL WHERE clause to narrow down searches for data in a SQL Server table.
To Which Experts Should You Listen?
Many experts that speak to at events are working for vendors. Steve notes that this might mean they are making sales pitches, not not always.
Blogs
The Book of Redgate: SQL Server Central
By Steve Jones
It was neat to stumble on this in the book, a piece by me,...
Git forked
Forgive me for the title. Mentally I’m 12. When I started my current day...
Setting FK Constraints in Data Modeler
By Steve Jones
One of the things a customer asked recently about Redgate Data Modeler was how...
Forums
Expanding into Print
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The String Distance I
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Question of the Day
The String Distance I
In SQL Server 2025, what is returned by this code:
SELECT EDIT_DISTANCE('Steve', 'Stan')
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