You Are A Coder
So, you say you’re a DBA. I say you’re not. You say you’re a system administrator. I say you’re wrong. We are all coders now. Every single one of...
2019-11-04
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Blog Posts
Last Week Reading (2019-11-03)
This week I’m offering you many posts about Cosmos DB, Azure Data Factory and how to design reliable Azure applications. Have a great week also for those of you...
2019-11-03
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SQLSaturday Orlando Notes – Designated Hotel
Almost every year we select an “official” hotel for the event. For those coming in who don’t know the area it’s a way to avoid figuring out what is...
2019-11-03
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Back to school
Hey, I realize that future we need to know Database system, No SQL and Big Data. with that as things are moving to machine learning and AI system which...
2019-11-02
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Why I’m Running For The PASS Board – Again
Hello, it’s amazing to me how fast the past couple of years have gone by as I’ve served on the PASS Board. It has been a journey that has...
2019-11-02
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#PowershellBasics: Get-Help -Online
One of the other things I learned from the Powershell class I’m taking this week is that there is an ... Continue reading
2019-11-01 (first published: 2019-10-21)
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Good Resume Examples
I talk about resumes, enhancing your career, and finding your dream job at various events. This might be one of my most popular talks, and I’ve been lucky enough...
2019-11-01
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I’m Speaking at Pass Summit 2019
I am very excited to be heading to PASS Summit 2019 in Seattle next week. It’s one of my favorite weeks of the year. Getting to hang out with...
2019-11-01
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My current VS Code Extensions and using a workspace file
I have been asked a couple of times recently what my Visual Studio Code extensions are at the moment so I thought I would write a quick post and...
2019-11-01
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Talk To Me At PASS Summit 2019
I say this all the time, but shockingly few people take advantage. Say hi to me. Please. I’m going to be at PASS Summit next week. I’ll be presenting...
2019-11-01
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Blogs
A New Word: Anderance
By Steve Jones
anderance – n. the awareness that your partner perceives the relationship from a totally...
Troubleshooting SQL Server – Starting with the Error Log
By gbargsley
We’ve all been there. Someone walks up and asks, “Is SQL Server having issues?”...
From OLTP to Analytics: Bridging the Gap with Modern SQL Architectures
By Chris Yates
In the beginning, there was OLTP – Online Transaction Processing. Fast, reliable, and ruthlessly...
Forums
Work out closing balance using opening balance of prior month
Hello, I think I need a recursive cte query but unsure of the logic....
The Security of Old Tech
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Tables with a SPARSE Column and Consumption
True or False: Tables with a SPARSE column consume more space than regular columns if most values are NOT NULL.
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