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Upgrading SQL Server in a Container

I decided to update software on my laptop recently during a trip. I’m loathe to do this on most trips, as I don’t want any instability before a presentation. Usually once I hit the airport, I don’t change anything. This … Continue reading

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The Data Warehousing Choice

Each time I compile and curate the Database Weekly newsletter, I find lots of Fabric content from the various sources I watch to compose the newsletter. Since I primarily deal with the Microsoft Data Platform stack, this makes sense. Most … Continue reading

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Monday Monitor Tips: Searching Permission Changes

During a demo of Redgate Monitor Enterprise to a customer, they asked about how to search for permission changes. This post examines how you can do that in Redgate Monitor. This is part of a series of posts on Redgate … Continue reading

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SQL Bits 2025 Wrap

SQL Bits 2025 was amazing, as always. It’s been my favorite conference to attend, with lots of friends, a family atmosphere, and some amazing speakers from whom I learn many things. This year I wasn’t picked as a speaker, which … Continue reading

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