Header Query Crossword
I did an interesting form of crossword recently and since I haven’t done one in a while I figured this ... Continue reading
2019-07-31
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Blog Posts
How to store a password in a database
Hello, and welcome to today’s class on storing passwords in a database. Don’t store passwords in a database. Thanks for attending. Photo by James Sutton on Unsplash.
The post How...
2019-07-31
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MaxDOP Added to SQL 2019 CTP3.0 Setup
You can now set MaxDOP during SQL 2019 CTP3.0 setup. MaxDOP is the sledge hammer to Cost Threshold’s tack hammer (also MaxDOP database scoped configuration in SQL 2017+) and...
2019-07-31
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MaxDOP Added to SQL 2019 CTP3.0 Setup
You can now set MaxDOP during SQL 2019 CTP3.0 setup. MaxDOP is the sledge hammer to Cost Threshold’s tack hammer (also MaxDOP database scoped configuration […]
The post MaxDOP Added...
2019-07-31
8 reads
MaxDOP Added to SQL 2019 CTP3.0 Setup
You can now set MaxDOP during SQL 2019 CTP3.0 setup. MaxDOP is the sledge hammer to Cost Threshold’s tack hammer (also MaxDOP database scoped configuration in SQL 2017+) and...
2019-07-31
4 reads
Understanding Columnstore Indexes in SQL Server Part 2
In my last blog I explained what a columnstore index is, in this blog, we will dive into creating a clustered columnstore index and look at the performance differences...
2019-07-31 (first published: 2019-07-10)
552 reads
Big Data Workshop
A challenge I have with customers who want to get hands-on experience with the Azure products that are found in a modern data warehouse architecture is finding a workshop...
2019-07-30 (first published: 2019-07-10)
363 reads
Collecting Server Performance Metrics: PowerShell
In a recent post I wrote about collecting server performance metrics using Performance Monitor, a free utility built into Windows. With a little work up front, we are able...
2019-07-30
7 reads
Collecting Server Performance Metrics: PowerShell
In a recent post I wrote about collecting server performance metrics using Performance Monitor, a free utility built into Windows. With a little work up front, we are able...
2019-07-30
27 reads
Collecting Server Performance Metrics: PowerShell
In a recent post I wrote about collecting server performance metrics using Performance Monitor, a free utility built into Windows. With a little work up front, we are able...
2019-07-30
67 reads
Blogs
A New Word: on tenderhooks
By Steve Jones
on tenderhooks – adj. feeling the primal satisfaction of being needed by someone, which...
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...
Forums
how do i map the "current" object entry in for each to one variable
hi, in an ssis for each loop over an object variable called MyListVariable, i...
Simulating Mercury’s Orbital Motion Using Pure T-SQL (NASA 2025 Dataset)
SQL Server is typically viewed as a transactional or analytical database engine. However, it...
Azure SQL Database | CREATE EVENT SESSION [Blocking_Capture] ON DATABASE
Hello, Is there a way in Azure SQL Database to change the 'Blocking Process...
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