How to call an Ollama-based AI text embeddings model from SQL Server 2025
Learn how to call locally hosted Ollama embedding models from SQL Server using sp_invoke_external_rest_endpoint
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In a previous tip on Orphaned User Detection for SQL Server High Availability Databases, we have seen how to identify when there are orphaned database users in an Availability Group database. Is there a way where we no longer need to worry about missing database users or different SID values between primary and secondary databases in an Availability Group?
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Add New Disk to Windows Failover Cluster for SQL Server
I have a 2-node failover cluster instance running on Windows Server 2019 Standard edition. I have a requirement to add a new SAN disk to the SQL Server failover cluster instance (FCI), and then I need to move a user database to that newly added shared disk. Can you show the steps required to add a new disk to the FCI and move the user database?
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Never ship a broken semantic model again: how to build automated tests in Power BI with user-defined functions
User-defined functions (UDFs) in Power BI let you build reusable, automated tests for your semantic models — so you catch broken measures, duplicate rows, and faulty relationships before they reach your reports. This article walks through how to use UDFs alongside PQL.Assert to standardize testing across your team, and how to automate those tests with Power Automate or a Fabric Notebook.
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Add Nodes to SQL Server 2022 and Windows Server 2022 Failover Cluster
I used the guide in a previous tip on Install SQL Server 2008 on a Windows Server 2008 Cluster Part 1 to install a SQL Server 2008 on a Windows Server 2008 failover cluster (WSFC). Now, I would like to upgrade and migrate my SQL Server 2008 failover clusters to SQL Server 2022 running on Windows Server 2022. What is the process for installation and configuration?
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How to host an AI text embeddings model for SQL Server using Ollama
When we want to use AI-based comparisons of text, via vector search in SQL Server, we need to first generate embeddings for the text. An embedding is a numeric representation of meaning, usually represented by vectors. In this article, I’ll show you how to use Ollama to host a server locally that can be used to generate embeddings.
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Learn how to deploy SQL Server on Kubernetes using Docker Desktop on Windows. Unlock powerful capabilities for your database.
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Grant Fritchey explains the concept of ‘unknown unknowns’, points out what to watch out for in a cloud migration, and offers proven strategies to help your migration go as smooth as possible.
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The LLM layer you’re probably missing (LLM gateway pattern explained)
The LLM gateway pattern is a thin service layer that sits between your app and large language model (LLM) providers, centralizing every AI call through a single entry point. It gives you immediate control over routing, logging, retries, fallbacks, and cost tracking – preventing the chaos of scattered integrations, unclear billing, and provider lock-in as your system scales. Learn all you need to know about the LLM gateway pattern in this article.
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Transaction Log Truncation
In SQL Server 2025, where can I find information about items that prevent or delay the transaction log truncation?
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