Migrating to Azure DBaaS – A Client’s Steps Taken to the Cloud – Part 1

Hello everybody!
I have been working with one of my favorite clients lately on migrating their SQL databases to a DBaaS...

VS Code – Terminal crashes when formatting script

I love VS Code. I love being able to press ALT + SHIFT + F and format my code.

The Problem
Yesterday all I...

4 Rules of Right When Running a Query

Last month in January, I participated in the Idera #sqlchat.  This is a monthly chat meeting that is organized by...

Data Channel Interview - 10 - Dinesh Priyankara on Azure Data Lake Analytics

Here we go for the 10th Interview of Data Channel. In this interview, Dinesh Priyankara, a 12-time MVP from Sri Lanka, demystifies Azure Data Lake and ADL Analytics. This...

Data Channel Interview - 10 - Dinesh Priyankara on Azure Data Lake Analytics

Here we go for the 10th Interview of Data Channel. In this interview, Dinesh Priyankara, a 12-time MVP from Sri...

Data Channel Interview - 10 - Dinesh Priyankara on Azure Data Lake Analytics

Here we go for the 10th Interview of Data Channel. In this interview, Dinesh Priyankara, a 12-time MVP from Sri Lanka, demystifies Azure Data Lake and ADL Analytics. This...

Friday Reading – Speaking Mentors

A new project underway is Speaking Mentors. I think this is an amazing idea and the response that it’s had...

I will be speaking at SQL Bits 2018

In two weeks from now, on 23rd of February, I will be speaking at SQLBits 2018! It’s my first time on the largest SQL Server conference in Europe for...

Maintaining Balance

Last week, I got the chance to give my I’m It Survival Tips for the Lone DBA  in a webcast for the first...

Tinker as You Learn

In recent weeks I’ve seen my brother from another mother, Andy Leonard (twitter | blog), write or post about his learning...