Monthly Archives: April 2015

QA for Data

Posted on April 16, 2015 by way0utwest

Here’s a typical DBA scenario. You’re at your desk, working on something, when you get a trouble ticket, phone call, or tap on your shoulder. There’s a problem in production and an order, or some other important piece of data, … Continue reading →

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SQL Prompt – Killing the Detail Box

Posted on April 15, 2015 by way0utwest

I work for Redgate and write about products. I’ve got a series of SQL Prompt posts here on little things I like. SQL Prompt might be my favorite tool.  SQL Prompt will be yours as well if you give it … Continue reading →

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Have you tried DLM Dashboard?

Posted on April 15, 2015 by way0utwest

DLM Dashboard is a new product from Redgate Software that’s free. Free as in beer, which should be attractive to many of you. The product is in Beta, but it’s fairly stable and has worked well for me. It’s still … Continue reading →

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T-SQL Tuesday #65 – Learning Computed Columns for XML

Posted on April 14, 2015 by way0utwest

It’s T-SQL Tuesday time again, and this month the invite comes from Mike Donnelly (@sqlmd). The topic is Teach Something New and it’s a good one. I try to learn something all the time, and this post is about something … Continue reading →

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