SQL Saturday Baton Rogue Recap
Thank you to everyone who came out and saw me present at the SQL Saturday in Baton Rogue! It was a blast to see smiling faces and not be...
2022-09-09 (first published: 2022-08-23)
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DataOnWheels
Power BI: Data Quality Checks Using Python & SQL
Picture this, you have a report in Power BI that someone passes off to you for data quality checks. There are a few ways to make sure your measures...
2022-08-03 (first published: 2022-07-26)
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Power BI: Dynamically Removing Errors From Columns in M
If you have excel data, or user-entered data, you have likely experienced frustration from repeatedly seeing the error message below upon hitting “Close & Apply” or refreshing your data...
2022-08-10 (first published: 2022-07-19)
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Typing with Your Tongue – Voice to Text Technologies
This is the second in the series of tools and technologies that I use to deal with the loss of functionality in my hands and arms. Check out this article for...
2022-07-15
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When is a mouse not a mouse?
This is the first in the series of tools and technologies that I use to deal with the loss of functionality in my hands and arms. Check out this...
2022-07-08 (first published: 2022-06-24)
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The Impact of Change
I started this summary on LinkedIn. Check out that article here. I only used LinkedIn to introduce what is happening, if you’re interested in learning more keep reading. First,...
2022-06-16
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Power BI: Calculating Network Days in M Custom Columns
Knowing the days between events is a fairly common reporting request because a lot of reporting is created to track SLA’s (service level agreement) and other KPI’s (key performance...
2022-06-17 (first published: 2022-06-03)
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Power BI Adding Dynamic Hierarchies – XMLA, TOM, C#
This post is a continuation of my adventure into the Tabular Object Model and how we can use it to make Power BI scalable and incorporate it into existing...
2022-06-06 (first published: 2022-05-12)
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Power BI: Creating an Info Button with UNICHAR()
Reports are only as useful as they are easily understandable. When making reports for executives and other business leaders, it is vital to ensure the context and insights of...
2022-05-13 (first published: 2022-05-04)
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Power BI Embedded: Stress Testing & Capacity Planning
When deciding if Power BI is the correct reporting platform to meet your business’s needs, price is a large factor. Power BI pricing models are based around SKU’s and...
2022-03-07 (first published: 2022-02-22)
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Track SQL Server Configuration Changes Using the Error Log
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Detecting Deadlocks Quickly
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SQL Server Showing Out of Space But Plenty of Drive Space
We have a SQL Server installed. We have a 500GB drive for the database....
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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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