If you have ever used SET CONTEXT_INFO to store a simple value, you probably ran into this frustrating behavior 🙀
What’s in a Name?: Inside the Wacky World of T-SQL Identifiers
Come see the complete set of rules governing how you name things in SQL Server
The Uni-Code: The Search for the True List of Valid Characters for T-SQL Regular Identifiers, Part 2
A captivating journey of twists and turns, searching for the mythical list of valid T-SQL identifier characters.
The Uni-Code: The Search for the True List of Valid Characters for T-SQL Regular Identifiers, Part 1
A captivating journey of twists and turns, searching for the mythical list of valid T-SQL identifier characters.
Safely and Easily Use High-Level Permissions Without Granting Them to Anyone: Database-level
Come see how easy it truly is to "grant" high-level permissions in the safest, most granular, most controllable way.
SQLCLR vs. SQL Server 2012 & 2014 & 2016, Part 7: “CLR strict security” – The Problem Continues … in the Past (Wait, What?!?)
Using SQLCLR on SQL Server 2012, 2014, or 2016? Jealous of the "fun" those on SQL 2017 are having with "CLR strict security"? Come see how you can join the party 😼
Safely and Easily Use High-Level Permissions Without Granting Them to Anyone: Server-level
Come see how easy it truly is to "grant" high-level permissions in the safest, most granular, most controllable way.
SQL# Version 4.1 is released!!
Here's what's new in SQL# Version 4.1 😺 😎
Server Audit Mystery 2: Filtering action_id gets Error Msg 25713
Server Audits allow filtering on certain fields. Two fields claim to be strings, yet don't accept strings for filters. Here's how I figured out filtering on action_id (i.e. the event) :-)
Will GDPR cause a “Database Run”?
What is GDPR, everyone's (current) favorite acronym? It stands for "General Data Protection Regulation" and is an act / law / set of laws that governs the collection, retention, and use of personal information for EU (European Union) and UK citizens. It's the topic "flavor of the month" due to it going into effect on… Continue reading Will GDPR cause a “Database Run”?