Change the name of master database files – SQL Server on Linux
In my recent blog, I discussed about how to move master database to another location. One of the readers requested...
2018-02-26
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Blog Posts
Double hop error when using SQLCMD
tl;dr; SQLCMD v2014 and up has special requirements for Kerberos.
One of the problems with linked servers (no rude noises please)...
2018-02-26
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Execute Multiple Files Using SQLCMD/SQLClient – Which Is Faster?
Hello!
I’ve been working on a PowerShell module that will migrate the schema of an Azure Data Warehouse from one database...
2018-02-26 (first published: 2018-02-15)
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GDPR: Your Hair Is Not On Fire
Along with a lot of other people, I’ve been attempting to call people’s attentions to the new General Data Protection...
2018-02-26
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How to setup Azure SQL Analytics
I am a big fan of this feature, I have written and spoken about it before ( https://blobeater.blog/2018/01/04/azure-sql-analytics/) but I did...
2018-02-26
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My experience with TechOutbound 2018 – Caribbean
I am a passionate, regular attendee of Techoutbound (formerly SQLCruise) events. I try to do at least one every year. ...
2018-02-26
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My latest presentations
I frequently present at user groups, and always try to create a brand new presentation to keep things interesting. We...
2018-02-26
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My latest presentations
I frequently present at user groups, and always try to create a brand new presentation to keep things interesting. We...
2018-02-26
129 reads
Off to SQL in the City 2018
I’m off today on a plane, flying to the UK for this Wednesday’s SQL in the City broadcast. This is...
2018-02-26
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SQL Server Tune Your Transaction Log
Whenever a transaction log file grows the space it is allocated is divided up into virtual log files (VLFs). Depending...
2018-02-26
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Blogs
What Does It Mean to Make Data AI-Ready?
By James Serra
Making Data AI-Ready, Part 1 (This is the first article in a three-part series...
Using the Data API Builder–VS Live San Diego Resources
By Steve Jones
Thanks for attending my sessions. Resources below: Slides: Using Data API Builder GitHub repo: ...
Running a Local LLM On Your Laptop Resources
By Steve Jones
Thanks to everyone that attended my sessions at VS Live San Diego yesterday. It...
Forums
Having some performance issues with linked server query
When I run my query from DW, which uses a linked server, it times...
Implementing Type 4 Slowly Changing Dimensions in SQL Server
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The Disabled Index
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Question of the Day
Hyperscale Replicas II
How many Azure SQL DB Hyperscale HA replicas can be configured as of Sept 2026?
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