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Exploring the SQL Compare Options

You need to compare database schema objects in two SQL Server databases, and then automatically generate a SQL deployment script that when executed will remove these differences, either making the schema of the target database match the source, or vice-versa. It sounds easy, but the problems lie in the details… Read more

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Using SQL Data Compare to Sync Reference Data

Let's say your QA team maintain two similar test databases. They run tests to verify that different versions of the same application still produce the same, correct results. Therefore, any differences in the test data, between the two databases, needs to be corrected before the tests start. This is the… Read more

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SQL Prompt Snippets to Drop Columns and Tables and Handle Associated Dependencies

Louis Davidson provides a pair of SQL Prompt snippets that will help you deal with dependencies, whenever you need to drop columns or tables. Read more

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Handling System-named Constraints in SQL Compare

If some of your database constraints have system-generated names, they can cause 'false positives' when comparing schemas and generating build scripts using SQL Compare or SQL Change Automation. Phil Factor explains the difficulties, and the Compare option you need to enable to avoid them. Read more

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Database Source Control in Azure Data Studio

How developers who were previously writing and managing database source code in SSMS can make a smooth transition to Azure Data Studio. Read more

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Simple Database Development with SQL Change Automation

SQL Change Automation makes automation simple enough that it can adapt to suit many different approaches to SQL Server database development. Phil Factor describes a project to update the Pubs database, using it in combination with a PowerShell function and to maintain in source control the build scripts, migration scripts… Read more

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SQL Server Licensing and Redgate Monitor

How well do the SQL Server licenses you own match up with what you need for your current use? William Durkin explains how to use Redgate Monitor to find out. Read more

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When SQL Server Performance goes Bad: the Fill Factor and Excessive Fragmentation

Phil Factor on the fill factor, pages splits and index fragmentation, and how Redgate Monitor can help you decide if a custom fill factor for certain indexes might help alleviate performance issues. Read more

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Automating Oracle Database Deployments using the Hybrid Approach

Stephanie Herr explains how to use the 'hybrid' approach in the Deployment Suite for Oracle to automate Oracle database deployments. This is where the team maintains the current state of the database in version control during development. then, at key stages, they generate and test the migrations script that will… Read more

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Testing SQL Server Stored Procedures and Functions with SQL Data Compare

Phil Factor demonstrates a cunning way to test stored procedures or functions, such as after refactoring, by storing the 'before' and 'after' results in views and then using SQL Data Compare to spot any discrepancies. Read more

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