Documentation vs Automation
Originally, I was going to write a post on troubleshooting SQL Server. This is because I’m writing up and reviewing a lot of documentation at my current job. I’ll...
2023-03-08 (first published: 2023-03-01)
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Blog Posts
T-SQL Tuesday #159– Resolutions
I missed T-SQL Tuesday last month. I got busy and distracted with some travel. For #159, Deepthi Goguri hosted. I’ve enjoyed watching her blog and grow her knowledge the...
2023-03-08
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Daily Coping 7 Mar 2023
Today’s coping tip is give positive comments to as many people as possible today. On a travel day, I made an effort here. Those are always better for me,...
2023-03-07
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Synapse Analytics workspace – deployment challenges
Azure Synapse Analytics is not just “another service” in the Azure. It’s very comprehensive set of tools rather than one-goal-tool (like Azure Key Vault or even Storage Account). On...
2023-03-07
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Daily Coping 6 Mar 2023
Today’s coping tip is to make plans with a friend and catch up with them. I decided to reach out to a friend and make time to catch up....
2023-03-06
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TOGAF 9 Certified Exam Breakdown
In the last post I hadn’t found the breakdown of questions for the exam. The Open Group does publish the TOGAF 9 Certified Study Guide (link goes to the...
2023-03-06
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Understanding the TOGAF 9 Foundation Exam
When I teach the ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) course, one of the things I walk candidates through is how the test is structured and how much each...
2023-03-06 (first published: 2023-02-28)
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What Happens on Azure SQL Database?
Last week I posted the results from using Extended Events to snoop on what happens inside an AWS RDS database. This week, I’m taking a look at what happens...
2023-03-06 (first published: 2023-02-27)
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#PGSQLPhriday 006: What I Wish I Knew While Learning PostgreSQL
Well, for those who don’t know me, I’m just barely started on my PostgreSQL journey. So, what the heck can I contribute to this conversation? Not much, but I...
2023-03-03
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A Test Client for Zero Downtime Deployments
I’ll be at VS Live in Las Vegas this March to discuss zero downtime deployments. If you want to come and join me for this session, or any of...
2023-03-03 (first published: 2023-02-22)
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Blogs
ISACA AI Material/Exam Prep Discount (May 18 – June 30, 2026)
By Brian Kelley
If you are considering any of the ISACA AI certs like the Advanced Artificial...
A Fabric solution can be very cost effective
By ChrisJenkins
Are you currently using Microsoft Fabric or considering migrating to it? If so, there...
Track SQL Server Configuration Changes Using the Error Log
By SQLPals
Track SQL Server Configuration Changes Using the Error Log If you...
Forums
We Are Eating Our Own Seed Corn
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Before Using AI with Business Data, Read This
Artificial intelligence tools are quickly becoming part of daily business operations, from document analysis...
Designing SQL Server ETL Pipelines That Don't Break at Scale
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Question of the Day
Detecting Deadlocks Quickly
In the Database Engine, when a deadlock is detected, what does the detection interval shrink to (in time)?
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