Data Warehouse Fast Track Reference Guide for SQL Server 2016
I had previously blogged about the Data Warehouse Fast Track for SQL Server 2016, a joint effort between Microsoft and...
2017-06-07
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James Serra's Blog
SSAS high availability
If you are looking at providing high availability (HA) for SSAS, here are 3 options:
Install SSAS on a Windows Server...
2017-05-24
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SQL Data Warehouse reference architectures
With so many product options to choose from for building a big data solution in the cloud, such as SQL...
2017-05-17
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Microsoft Build event announcements
Another Microsoft event and another bunch of exciting announcements. At the Microsoft Build event this week, the major announcements in...
2017-05-12
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Power BI Premium, Report Server, Apps and API
Announced today are some really cool new Power BI features:
Power BI Premium
Previously available were two tiers, Power BI Free and...
2017-05-03
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Microsoft Data Amp event announcements
Yesterday was the Microsoft Data Amp event where a bunch of very exciting announcements were made:
SQL Server vNext CTP 2.0...
2017-04-20
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Using Azure for free
There are a number of options for using Azure for free. This is very useful for those of you who...
2017-04-11
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Artificial Intelligence defined
The new buzzword in the industry is “Artificial Intelligence” (AI). But exactly what is AI and how does it compare...
2017-04-06
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Microsoft database migration tools
There are various Microsoft tools that you can use to help you migrate your database (updated 8/9/17):
Data Migration Assistant (DMA)...
2017-03-29
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U-SQL Defined
Azure Data Lake Analytics (ADLA) is a distributed analytics service built on Apache YARN that allows developers to be productive immediately...
2017-03-23
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Blogs
Fabric as a Data Mesh Enabler: Rethinking Enterprise Data Distribution
By Chris Yates
For decades, enterprises have approached data management with the same mindset as someone stuffing...
Truncate Table Pitfalls
Truncate Table Pitfalls Truncating a table can be gloriously fast—and spectacularly dangerous when used carelessly....
dataMinds Connect 2025 – Slides & Scripts
You can find all the session materials for the presentation “Indexing for Dummies” that...
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DBCC CHECKIDENT
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