Ever tried to learn SQL, the query language that lets you poke at the innards of databases? Most tutorials start by having you create your own database, fill it with nonsense, and then run queries ...

In the case of SQL, this is definitely no different. One such module that has been developed by the community is called DBATools and is described as a best practices module with a lot of other useful ...

SQL skills are essential for high-demand roles like data analyst, business analyst, data scientist, software developer, and ...

When working with my customers on SQL Server security, I constantly get the same question, “What are some best practices for hardening my SQL Server implementation?” Over the years ...

This column is available in a weekly newsletter called IT Best Practices. Click here to subscribe. SQL injection attacks have been around for more than 10 years. Database security experts know ...

EOS might feel like a big hassle, but it actually represents an excellent opportunity to evaluate your SQL Server workloads to determine the best way forward with these systems. Learn about your ...

Many considerations go into evaluating whether it is time to implement an upgrade to a new version of SQL Server. You need to think about socket vs. core licensing ...

My standard practice for data-driven websites is to never write any SQL (or LINQ, etc.) in my .NET code, and instead opt for invoking stored procedures. Even relatively simple databases with only ...

Snowflake wants to reduce enterprises’ reliance on data engineers and data scientists for unstructured data analysis with its ...