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Kathi Kellenberger

Kathi Kellenberger

Kathi Kellenberger is the Editor of Simple Talk and a Microsoft Data Platform MVP. She has worked with SQL Server for over 20 years and has authored, co-authored, or tech edited over a dozen technical books. Kathi is the co-leader of the PASS Women in Technology Virtual Group and a volunteer at LaunchCode. When Kathi isn’t working she enjoys spending time with family and friends, cycling, singing, and climbing the stairs of tall buildings. Be sure to check out her courses on Pluralsight.

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Kathi Kellenberger
09 September 2020
Kathi Kellenberger
09 September 2020

How to make classifying SQL Server data easier

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Classifying the data within an organization is not just something nice to do. It’s critical for complying with regulations such as The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and a host of other privacy laws enacted throughout the world. By classifying data, you … Read more
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Kathi Kellenberger
25 July 2020
Kathi Kellenberger
25 July 2020

Keeping up with SQL Server

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I gave a session for the recent PASS Marathon entitled “Modern T-SQL for Better Performance.” During the session, I talked mostly about windowing functions. These functions introduced in 2005 and 2012 not only make writing T-SQL code easier, but often it’s better performing as well. In many cases, they can help you avoid self-joins and … Read more
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Kathi Kellenberger
14 July 2020
Kathi Kellenberger
14 July 2020

Reading Books

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Books are usually meant to be read in an analogue fashion. Start at page one and keep on going until the book is done. Some people take an early peek at the end of mysteries to see how they turn out, but isn’t that cheating? In today’s digital world, it isn’t easy – at least … Read more
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Kathi Kellenberger
02 June 2020
Kathi Kellenberger
02 June 2020

Too Much Stuff

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We’ve lived in our current home for 30 years and have managed to accumulate a lot of possessions. We have closets, drawers, cabinets and a storage shed filled with things, many of which we don’t remember buying or receiving in the first place. I haven’t quite gotten into the Marie Kondo way of organizing yet, … Read more
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Kathi Kellenberger
20 May 2020
Kathi Kellenberger
20 May 2020

Key Insights from the 2020 State of SQL Server Monitoring Report

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This marks the third year that Redgate have launched a survey to better understand how organisations monitor their databases. This year, 971 database professionals from around the world responded. Here are some of the key insights from the survey: Estates are growing more than ever Companies who reported over 1,000 SQL Server instances grew 9% … Read more
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Kathi Kellenberger
20 March 2020
Kathi Kellenberger
20 March 2020

DevOps is Essential for Analytics

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The term DevOps was coined in the early 2000s to improve the speed and resiliency of the delivery of features and applications and providing more value to customers. It’s not about any particular technology, methodology, or toolset, but automation of everything from unit testing to building environments to delivery is part of it. DevOps also … Read more
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Kathi Kellenberger
11 March 2020
Kathi Kellenberger
11 March 2020

Virtual Reality

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As a Star Trek: The Next Generation fan, I am intrigued with the idea of a Holodeck. The Holodeck on this and subsequent series is a place that the characters mostly go to for recreation or to relax. They can hang out with historical figures, view an earthly sunset, or be a part of their … Read more
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Kathi Kellenberger
04 February 2020
Kathi Kellenberger
04 February 2020

Key Findings from the 2020 Database DevOps Survey

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Each year Redgate Software runs a survey to learn more about how organizations practice DevOps, especially when it relates to the database. This year, over 2000 individuals responded, and they are from diverse industries and company sizes. The key findings in the report are: Frequent database deployments are increasing: 49% of respondents now report they … Read more
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Kathi Kellenberger
08 January 2020
Kathi Kellenberger
08 January 2020

Capturing a Mind

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When the Netflix series Black Mirror began in 2011, I watched a few episodes. Recently, I “binge-watched” more to catch up. If you’re not familiar with the series, each episode is about technology, and how people must deal with it when it goes awry. For the most part, the technology featured in the series doesn’t … Read more
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Kathi Kellenberger
01 January 2020
Kathi Kellenberger
01 January 2020

Why the Database Must be Part of DevOps

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According to Microsoft, DevOps is “the union of people, process, and products to enable continuous delivery of value to our end users.” The definition doesn’t mention any frameworks or specific tools, and it’s more about communication and culture than any technology. That said, automation and tooling are critical components of DevOps as it helps organizations … Read more
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Kathi Kellenberger
04 December 2019
Kathi Kellenberger
04 December 2019

Distractions at Work

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Many jobs in technology, especially those that involve writing code, take concentration and focus. It’s often called being “in the zone.” For me, it feels like I’m inside a bubble where time goes at a different pace than the rest of the world. In fact, the rest of the world seems to disappear when I’m … Read more
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