Monthly Archives: May 2018

Reading Through the Logs

Posted on May 8, 2018 by way0utwest

Have you ever tried to read a transaction log? I mean used a query against fn_dblog() to read data and try to reconstruct what happened with a transaction or a series of transactions? It’s a cumbersome process and takes a … Continue reading →

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T-SQL Tuesday #102–Getting Started

Posted on May 8, 2018 by way0utwest

It’s time for another blog party, on the second Tuesday of the month. For this month’s T-SQL Tuesday, Riley Major has a couple of invites. One is on giving back, which is good, but doesn’t fit me.  The second option … Continue reading →

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Pride in Azure SQL Database

Posted on May 7, 2018 by way0utwest

There’s a series on Azure SQL Database from Jovan Popovic on the SQL Server Database Engine Blog. Jovan has written posts on why database management is easier, the scalability of the platform, and a great one that claims the database engine can’t die. I … Continue reading →

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Randomizing Names with Data Masker

Posted on May 7, 2018 by way0utwest

Data Masker for SQL Server is pretty cool. It can reduce your attack surface area and exposure under the GDPR or any other regulation. There are plenty or rules and templates to help you anonymize data, in ways you might … Continue reading →

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