Tag Archives: sql server

Create a Database Master Key–#SQLNewBlogger

Posted on February 29, 2016 by way0utwest

Another post for me that is simple and hopefully serves as an example for people trying to get blogging as #SQLNewBloggers. One of the first things you need in a SQL Server database in order to implement encryption is a … Continue reading →

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SQL Server 2016: The Data Protection Version

Posted on February 24, 2016 by way0utwest

I’ve spent a few years working with SQL Server encryption and security, trying to educate people on the various capabilities involved. There are some nice features available in the platform that can help you run a more secure SQL Server, … Continue reading →

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Should Production Databases Be in a VCS?

Posted on February 16, 2016 by way0utwest

There was a great discussion recently on my true version of code editorial. It was interesting to see how some people viewed the idea of a version control system as the source of code, while others truly see the production SQL … Continue reading →

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Zero Downtime for 2016

Posted on February 15, 2016 by way0utwest

I’ve never felt that zero downtime is possible for a system over any length of time. There are no shortage of companies that seek to prove me wrong, and some are doing very well. For example, when is the last … Continue reading →

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