Missing Biometric devices Node in Device Manager
If you have a Windows Hello compatible device (face or finger-print) and you are unable to use it, make sure Device Manager has a node for Biometric devices (see...
2020-05-21
10,592 reads
Missing Biometric devices Node in Device Manager
If you have a Windows Hello compatible device (face or finger-print) and you are unable to use it, make sure Device Manager has a node for Biometric devices (see...
2020-05-21
13 reads
Which Secure Protocols are Allowed on Your Servers
A script to have handy to tell you which schannel protocols are enabled / disabled for PCI or certificate compliance.
This one...
2015-12-22 (first published: 2015-12-15)
1,790 reads
Which Secure Protocols are Allowed on Your Servers
A script to have handy to tell you which schannel protocols are enabled / disabled for PCI or certificate compliance. This one works well for local servers. If you...
2015-12-15
17 reads
Display All SQL DateTime Conversions
If you want a quick way to determine which format, or style, to specify when converting a datetime value in...
2014-07-18
669 reads
Display All SQL DateTime Conversions
If you want a quick way to determine which format, or style, to specify when converting a datetime value in SQL to a character data type, you can use...
2014-07-18
25 reads
An Amusing New Chapter of My Career
My New Office
Starting next week, that’s the first week of April, this will be my new office. Well, not really,...
2012-03-29
1,732 reads
An Amusing New Chapter of My Career
Starting next week, that’s the first week of April, this will be my new office. Well, not really, but I’ll be working for the company that hosts this coaster,...
2012-03-29
11 reads
T-SQL Tuesday #028 – Jack of All Trades ie Integration Specialist
Argenis Fernandez (blog | twitter) is hosting the latest T-SQL Tuesday and asking about specialization.
For the earlier part of my career...
2012-03-13
678 reads
T-SQL Tuesday #028 – Jack of All Trades ie Integration Specialist
Argenis Fernandez (blog | twitter) is hosting the latest T-SQL Tuesday and asking about specialization. For the earlier part of my career I was doing application development while really...
2012-03-13
11 reads
Blogs
Ramblings about data communities and your contributions, no excuses
By DataOnWheels
I have been active in the data community throughout my career. I have met...
SQL Server Journey till 2025 (brief)
By Vinay Thakur
Quick Summary for Microsoft SQL Server till 2025, I am fortunate to be part...
Building Power BI Reports: Desktop vs Fabric
By James Serra
Why this comparison feels confusing If you’re a Power BI report author who’s just...
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Azure SQL Database | CREATE EVENT SESSION [Blocking_Capture] ON DATABASE
Hello, Is there a way in Azure SQL Database to change the 'Blocking Process...
Having a Little Fun at SQL Server Central
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Designing SQL Server Pipelines That Are Ready for AI Before You Actually Need AI
Comments posted to this topic are about the item Designing SQL Server Pipelines That...
Question of the Day
String Similarity I
On SQL Server 2025, when I run this, what is returned?
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