SQL Server Standard
PASS is relaunching the SQL Server Standard with a wholly new approach and format. I’ll put more out about it...
2009-08-03
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Blog Posts
Technical Presenters – Make your point
I caught this blog post, Who says technical presentations can't be engaging?, today thanks to Dana Coffey (@crazeegeekchick on Twitter). ...
2009-08-03
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The Basic Truths about Data
In reviewing database development best practices recently I'm reminded of an attitude I've found prevalent in many development shops, that...
2009-08-03
396 reads
What's new in Sql Server 2005
Its very difficult to write what all new in Sql server 2005, almost everything is new... the complete engine has...
2009-08-03
722 reads
Brian Knight’s Texas Tornado Tour!
Its been fun and fulfilling getting neck deep into the Central Texas Capitol Area Users of SQL Server again after...
2009-08-02
498 reads
Fusion-IO Update
I’ve done all the testing I can do for now. There were some unexpected developments that I will cover in...
2009-08-02
553 reads
LinkedIn References
One of the interesting features of LinkedIn is the ability to post a reference about a connection. If you think...
2009-08-02
869 reads
Active August #1
I like to blog about technical topics and community, not personal stuff. However, this is a community post. A number...
2009-08-01
621 reads
Active August posts
I've started a blog to write down and track my personal goals:
The Goal Keeping DBA
Since Active August is part of reaching my goal...
2009-08-01
1,116 reads
Revive your User Group, part IV
Over the past three posts in this series entitled “Revive your User Group”, I’ve shared some of best practices that...
2009-08-01
521 reads
Blogs
Ramblings about data communities and your contributions, no excuses
By DataOnWheels
I have been active in the data community throughout my career. I have met...
SQL Server Journey till 2025 (brief)
By Vinay Thakur
Quick Summary for Microsoft SQL Server till 2025, I am fortunate to be part...
Building Power BI Reports: Desktop vs Fabric
By James Serra
Why this comparison feels confusing If you’re a Power BI report author who’s just...
Forums
2026 Guide to Multi-State Payroll Tax Issues and Compliance
Stay compliant in a complex regulatory environment with expert guidance on multi-state payroll tax...
Azure SQL Database | CREATE EVENT SESSION [Blocking_Capture] ON DATABASE
Hello, Is there a way in Azure SQL Database to change the 'Blocking Process...
Having a Little Fun at SQL Server Central
Comments posted to this topic are about the item Having a Little Fun at...
Question of the Day
String Similarity I
On SQL Server 2025, when I run this, what is returned?
SELECT EDIT_DISTANCE_SIMILARITY('SQL Server', 'MySQL') See possible answers