Comparing and synchronizing Oracle databases

Applies to: xSQL Oracle Data Compare v1.0 - 2.0

As you may have noticed, most of the articles in this blog focus around scenarios and solutions for databases in Microsoft's...

Comparing and synchronizing Oracle databases

Applies to: xSQL Oracle Data Compare v1.0 - 2.0

As you may have noticed, most of the articles in this blog focus...

Getting Team City working with BitBucket

As a part of building a CI/CD home lab, I set up TeamCity in the past. I plan on using...

PASS Summit Announcements: PolyBase enhancements

Microsoft usually has some interesting announcements at the PASS Summit, and this year was no exception.  I’m writing a set...

Power BI Custom Visuals Class (Module 25 – Scroller)

In this module you will learn how to use the Scroller Power BI Custom Visual.  The Scroller has the appearance...

SQL Server 2016 SP1 Query Specific Wait Statistics Available Through Execution Plans

SQL Server 2016 SP1 added loads of cool new features and options. One of those is a change that expands...

SQL Server on Linux, first observations.

Is this one of those weird food combinations like honey on pizza or salt and pepper on apples that’s going...

SQL Server on Linux: Boring

As a concept, SQL Server on Linux is thrilling. Due to this, the OS doesn’t stand in the way of...

An early Christmas present - Great Value SQL Server Training the Decemeber

No No, not my new hat, although it is rather splendid. I have received the weekly email from Learning Tree listing...

Book Review – Power Pivot and Power BI

Since Power BI is all the rage right now, I was in need of some material to spice up my...