SQL Server 2017 adds 68 new Collations, but none end with "_SC". This seems to be due to Supplementary Characters being supported by default (which is great šŗ).
Category: Programming
SQLCLR vs. SQL Server 2017, Part 6: āTrusted Assembliesā ā Whitelisted Assemblies can’t do Module Signing
"Trusted Assemblies", a new feature starting in SQL Server 2017, is a means of whitelisting Assemblies that one feels pose no threat, and can be created (and used) without needing to be a) signed and b) have a corresponding signature-based Login that has been granted the UNSAFE ASSEMBLY permission. In Part 4 of this series… Continue reading SQLCLR vs. SQL Server 2017, Part 6: āTrusted Assembliesā ā Whitelisted Assemblies can’t do Module Signing
Clustered Index Uniquifier Existence and Size
In SQL Server, Clustered Indexes created without the UNIQUE keyword must guarantee unique key values by adding a hidden "uniquifier". But how big is this field, and is it always there?
SQLCLR vs. SQL Server 2017, Part 5: āTrusted Assembliesā – Valid Use Cases?
In the previous post in this series on SQLCLR in SQL Server 2017 ā Part 4: āTrusted Assembliesā ā The Disappointment ā we looked at what the "Trusted Assemblies" feature is, what it meant to do, the problems with it, and what the better and more appropriate approach is. "Trusted Assemblies" is a simple mechanism… Continue reading SQLCLR vs. SQL Server 2017, Part 5: āTrusted Assembliesā – Valid Use Cases?
SQLCLR vs. SQL Server 2017, Part 4: āTrusted Assembliesā – The Disappointment
"Trusted Assemblies", introduced in RC1 of SQL Server 2017, seems like a reasonable fix for one, if not two, problems resulting from the new "CLR strict security" setting. But are there any problems with it? And even if not (don't worry, there are), might there be a better approach? Perhaps something simple that was overlooked?
SQLCLR vs. SQL Server 2017, Part 3: “CLR strict security” – Solution 2
Welcome back, everyone. In the previous post in this series, I explained how to work within the new SQLCLR security restriction in SQL Server 2017 (i.e. that all Assemblies need to be signed and have a corresponding Login that has been granted the UNSAFE ASSEMBLY permission). That approach is 22 steps, but they are all… Continue reading SQLCLR vs. SQL Server 2017, Part 3: “CLR strict security” – Solution 2
SQLCLR vs. SQL Server 2017, Part 2: “CLR strict security” – Solution 1
As mentioned in Part 1 of this "SQLCLR vs. SQL Server 2017" series, the new clr strict security server-level configuration option requires that in order to create any Assembly, even a SAFE one, it must be signed (by a Certificate or Strong Name Key), and there must already exist a corresponding Login, based on the… Continue reading SQLCLR vs. SQL Server 2017, Part 2: “CLR strict security” – Solution 1
SQLCLR vs. SQL Server 2017, Part 1: “CLR strict security” – The Problem
The Good, the Bad, and the UgleĢ eĢ (need to avoid copyright infringement š ) SQL Server 2017 is soon to be officially released (i.e. RTM) and there are some impressive changes, with some being impressively good, and some being impressively bad. The Good Some amazingly good changes are: Linux as a platform (see my editorial… Continue reading SQLCLR vs. SQL Server 2017, Part 1: “CLR strict security” – The Problem
SSMS Tip #2: Shortcut Keys for SQLCMD Mode, Open Containing Folder, Copy Full Path, etc
In SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), there are a lot of options and functions. In fact, there are so many that you might never see / encounter quite a few of them. Part of the issue is that there are four locations to find these options and functions. The four locations are: Menu bar (i.e.… Continue reading SSMS Tip #2: Shortcut Keys for SQLCMD Mode, Open Containing Folder, Copy Full Path, etc
SSMS Tip #1: Annotations and Map Mode for Vertical Scroll Bar
SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) for SQL Server 2016 added some interesting enhancements for the vertical scroll bar: Map Mode and Annotations. Map mode (with Source Overview enabled) changes the vertical scroll bar into a simplistic graphical representation of the entire script (as opposed to the solid grey bar that is merely sized proportionally to… Continue reading SSMS Tip #1: Annotations and Map Mode for Vertical Scroll Bar
