Keep. It. Simple.
How simple should software development be? Steve notes it can be simple, but not too simple.
Level 1 of the Stairway to Synapse Analytics - Create a Synapse Workspace
In this first level of the Stairway to Synapse Analytics, we learn how to set up a new workspace and add data files.
Level 2 of the Stairway to Synapse Analytics: Analyze Data in Storage Account using the Serverless SQL pool
In this second level of the Stairway to Synapse, we learn how to create external tables and query data that is stored in our data storage using the serverless pool.
Level 3 of the Stairway to Synapse Analytics: Analyze Data Using a Spark Pool
Introduction In Level 1 of this series, I discussed Synapse Analytics basics and the steps for creation of the Synapse Workspace. In Level 2, data analysis was done on Data Lake files using Serverless SQL Pool. In Level 3, I will analyze data from the files uploaded in Data Lake container using a Spark Pool. I will […]
Removing TDE from a Database: Level 4 of the Stairway to TDE
Learn how to remove TDE from a database and return it to a normal state.
Stairway to Snowflake Level 1 - An Introduction to Snowflake
Get an overview of Snowflake in this level, one of the fastest growing data warehouse platforms in the world.
Stairway to Snowflake Level 2 – Create a Snowflake Account
In this next level of the Stairway to Snowflake, we look at the considerations for creating an account and how to set one up.
Stairway to Snowflake Level 3 – Configure Snowflake with Your Cloud Account
Learn how you can configure a Snowflake account in your cloud database and load data.
Stairway to SSAS Tabular Level 3: Creating a Tabular Project
This article shows you how to create an Analysis Services Tabular Model project, import data from World Wide Importers database, create a measure and analyze in Excel.
Stairway to SSAS Tabular Level 4: Implementing Date Dimensions
In this first level of the SSAS Tabular stairway, learn how to implement and format a date dimension.
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Question of the Day
Starting to Estimate Disk Storage for Memory-Optimized Tables
If I have durable memory-optimized tables, what is the starting point for estimating storage space?
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