SQL Server MERGE statement usage and examples
In this tip we look at how to use MERGE compared to running separate INSERT and UPDATE statements.
2018-09-26
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Articles
Renaming a Schema in SQL Server
If you have a schema you want to retire, here's a method for moving all objects inside that schema to a new one.
2018-09-25
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SQL Server v.Next is Coming in 2019
The announcement of the next version of SQL Server excites Steve.
2018-09-25
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Adaptive Query Processing in SQL Server
Adaptive query processing is the latest query processing feature introduced in the SQL Server database engine, available in SQL Server (starting with SQL Server 2017 (14.x)) and Azure SQL Database. Read on to learn more.
2018-09-25
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Uploading On-Premise data to Azure Blob Storage using SSIS
Azure SSIS Feature pack can be used to upload the data over to Azure Storage account. In this article, Supriya Pande will describe how you can upload the data to Azure Blob Storage using SSIS task.
2018-09-24
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Questions About HIPAA That You Were Too Shy to Ask
As a data professional or developer, you will likely have questions about how HIPAA impacts you and your day to day responsibilities. Rebecca Edwards answers common questions about HIPAA that you were too shy to ask.
2018-09-24
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2018-09-21 (first published: 2016-01-04)
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Adding User Comments to Reports in SQL Server Reporting Services
In this tip we look at a new feature in SQL Server Reporting Services that allows users to leave comments about reports.
2018-09-21
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2018-09-21
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Identifying the right Service tier for Azure Database
Determining the number of DTUs which will help in deciding the service tier for Azure SQL.
2018-09-20
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Blogs
A New Word: Dolorblindness
By Steve Jones
dolorblindness – n. the frustration that you’ll never be able to understand another person’s...
Claude Code Helps Analyze Test Data Manager Log Files
By Steve Jones
I had a customer ask about analyzing their Test Data Manager (TDM) usage to...
PowerPoint to HTML with Claude AI
By Steve Jones
I had an idea for an animated view of a sales tool, and started...
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Changing the AG Listener
In SQL Server 2025, if I want to remove an IP from a listener, what do I do?
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