SQL Server Service Broker – Service Architecture

This post is part of a series on this blog that will explore SQL Server Service Broker, a native messaging...

SQLBits in Space

It’s coming in May. The official UK SQL Server 2016 launch event is SQL Bits and the conference returns to...

Talking about the Query Store at SQLBits!

From the 4th till the 7th of May 2016 one of the biggest SQL Server conference in the world will...

Cross Database Query in Azure SQL Database

You can’t query across databases in Azure SQL Database… or can you?
Let’s check. I’ve created two new databases on an...

Notes from the March 2016 oPASS Meeting

Quick notes:
Chinese food instead of pizza (thanks Shawn!)The wine bar is doing some remodeling to make better use of the...

Recertification, too easy?

3 years I was awarded the MCSE: Data Platform certification and as per the recertification rules, I needed to recertify...

SQL Nexus in Copenhagen

The Nordic SQLNexus conference is taking place in Copenhagen on May 2-4. I’ve never been to the event, or the...

Why I Love #SQLSaturday

PASS SQLSaturdays are free 1-day training events for SQL Server professionals that focus on local speakers, providing a variety of...

Why you shouldn’t use SELECT *

I answered an interesting question on SE today (ever notice how many posts come from stuff I read on forums?)...

Most common interview questions

1.  Tell me about yourself.

Answer - Give summary of your past education and work, skills, and achievements and include your strong...