DATEDIFF vs. DATEADD
Let’s talk about the DATEDIFF vs. DATEADD functions in SQL Server. Each one performs a different task. The former calculates...
2017-01-25
12,907 reads
Superman
SQL Server DBA Tips that Can Save Your Ass
On November 9th I presented a session in the PASS Database Administration Virtual Chapter. The title of the session was...
2016-12-12
379 reads
A Recap of PASS Summit 2016
Yes, it’s that time of the year again. It’s time for the annual PASS Summit. Just like every year, I...
2016-10-31
887 reads
Machine Learning – What is It Good For?
Machine Learning is a very powerful technology used in the field of predictive analytics. As far as I see it,...
2016-10-20
409 reads
Recap of My 24HOP Session – From XML to JSON
Yesterday I presented my session From XML to JSON as part of the 24 Hours of PASS online event. There...
2016-09-08
201 reads
Why Would I Want to Use JSON in SQL Server?
SQL Server 2016 offers built-in support for JSON, in a similar way to the support offered for XML since SQL...
2016-09-04
636 reads
Query Timeout of the Distribution Agent
Last week I got a call from one of our clients. They issued an ALTER TABLE command in order to...
2016-08-22
3,688 reads
SQL Server 2016 Cumulative Update 1
On July 25th Microsoft released the first cumulative update (#1) for SQL Server 2016. This is a good reason to...
2016-08-04
321 reads
Who the Hell is Going to Listen to SQL Server on the Radio
About 3 years ago Matan Yungman contacted me and said he has an interesting proposition. We met and talked about...
2016-07-21
278 reads
We Must Wait for SP1 before Upgrading to SQL Server 2016
This post is for T-SQL Tuesday, hosted by Michael Swart (blog | twitter). This month’s topic is all about SQL Server 2016
I’ve been...
2016-06-14
253 reads
Blogs
From Couch-Potato to Triathlete – and What This Means for Your SQL Server
Do you know if your SQL Server is really running at its best? To...
Retro Data 2025 – Slidedeck
You can find the slides of my session on the €100 DWH in Azure...
The Book of Redgate: We Value Teams
By Steve Jones
This value is something that I still hear today: our best work is done...
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Single User SQL Server on Linux
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All the Costs of Downtime
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Single User SQL Server on Linux
How can I start SQL Server on Linux in single-user mode to restore the master database?
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