I'm on an Oracle 12c database; I have a column of data with values resembling this: HL7_Result_for_Message_ID_123Q324343.hl7 I need to grab that ID number (in bold), the challenge being that it ...

At Microsoft Build, SQL Server 2025 enters public preview with major enhancements in AI integration, performance, reliability and developer tools -- reaffirming Microsoft’s continued investment ...

How to Install Microsoft OLE DB Provider for an SQL Server. The Microsoft OLE DB Provider is an SQL tool that enables developers to write code that provides an application with ADO access to an ...

What resources would you recommend for developers to get up to speed with using .NET Aspire with SQL Server and Azure SQL Database in enterprise environments and prepare for your session? I already ...

Tim Chapman discusses your iteration choices in SQL Server 2008 and explains why determining which option performs better depends on the situation.

Here is a list of common wait types and techniques that every DBA (or wannabe DBA) should know. While there are many more wait types than listed here, understanding these will give you a leg up when ...