SQL Server and Python Tutorial

This article will show the basic outline for how Python scripts can access and work with data in SQL Server.

Don’t use DISTINCT as a “join-fixer”

I’ve quietly resolved performance issues by re-writing slow queries to avoid DISTINCT. Often, the DISTINCT is there only to serve as a “join-fixer,” and I can explain what that means using an example.

Five database DevOps practices for boosting team productivity

Speed of delivery and protecting data can often feel incompatible, but there are industry-proven database DevOps practices that bring them together in harmony.

Across each of these five key practices, there’s a theme of removing barriers and cognitive load for teams; but crucially, they are also putting safeguards in place to reduce the risks to production environments.

Trigger the Execution of an ADF Pipeline from an Email

Learn how you can configure an Azure Data Factory pipeline that is triggered by an email being sent to an address.

SQL Server Fragmentation Impact with Modern Hardware

Read this article to find out if you still need to worry about SQL Server index fragmentation with modern hardware.

SQL Server Central Is Upgrading Our Servers

The SQL Server Central database servers are being upgraded on Thursday, Nov 2.

Using Pipeline Return Value in Azure Data Factory and Azure Synapse Analytics

Learn how you can return data from one ADF pipeline for use in another.

Normalize strings to optimize space and searches

While this article is specifically geared to SQL Server, the concepts apply to any relational database platform. The Stack Exchange network logs a lot of web traffic – even compressed, we average well over a terabyte per month.

Why Database Discussions Have Moved From the Backroom to the Boardroom

There are good reasons why business leaders should care about their databases—and hidden costs for neglecting them. Our CMO, Kate Duggan, wrote about the risks and potential costs in this article on Bloomberg.

Batch Execution Mode on a Rowstore in SQL Server 2022

Batch execution mode is a new optimization feature in SQL Server. In this Article, we'll explore how Batch execution mode works and how you can use it to get faster query results on Rowstore data.