Monthly Archives: June 2016

SQL Compare 12 Beta

Posted on June 6, 2016 by way0utwest

SQL Compare is a core product from Redgate and I’ve got a series on some of the interesting things I’ve found. Download a trial today if you haven’t tried it. The Beta is out. I’ve been waiting for this, and … Continue reading →

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Accept Failure

Posted on June 3, 2016 by way0utwest

Today’s Editorial was originally published on Feb 22, 2012. It is being re-run as Steve is out of town. We don’t expect ourselves to be perfect, do we? Is there ever any project you tackle that you might not complete? … Continue reading →

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Quick Tests for a Function

Posted on June 2, 2016 by way0utwest

I was writing a poorly performing UDF the other day and then wanted to replace it with a better performing one. However, I wanted to be sure that the function was the acting the same externally. In other words, does … Continue reading →

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Another Re-Release

Posted on June 2, 2016 by way0utwest

If you haven’t noticed, SQL Server Release Services dropped an updated CU6 for SQL Server 2014 SP1 this week. This replaces a previous CU6 that had a NOLOCK bug in it, and the old KB article (and patch) have been … Continue reading →

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