Profisee Master Data Maestro
I have been using Microsoft’s Master Data Services (MDS) on a daily basis for the last 8 months. I also...
2013-03-07
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James Serra's Blog
Visual Studio 2012 now supports BI!
My most popular blog has been Visual Studio 2012 does not support BI. In short, this means VS 2012 does...
2013-03-06
2,793 reads
Microsoft Data Explorer
Data Explorer (download), which I first mentioned in my blog about PASS Summit 2011 (SQL Server 2012 and other PASS...
2013-03-05
1,983 reads
Data Warehouse Architecture Presentation Slides
Thanks to everyone who attended my session “Data Warehouse Architecture” to the PASS DBA virtual chapter. There were over 200 attendees! The recording of...
2013-02-28
1,626 reads
Data Warehouse Architecture Presentation
I will be presenting the session “Data Warehouse Architecture” this Wednesday, Feb 27th at 11:00am CST to the PASS DBA virtual...
2013-02-26
944 reads
I’m presenting at the PASS SQL Saturday in Chicago
I have been selected to present at the SQL Saturday in Chicago on April 13th. This works out nicely as the...
2013-02-21
958 reads
Using Team Foundation Service
Team Foundation Service (TFS) is the “cloud” version of Team Foundation Server 2012. Up to 5 users are free, plus for a...
2013-02-19
1,274 reads
“DBA: Transitioning to a BI Role” Presentation Slides
Thanks to everyone who attended my presentation “DBA: Transitioning to a BI Role” at the PASS Professional Development Virtual Chapter. The recording...
2013-02-14
1,757 reads
Introduction to Microsoft’s Master Data Services (MDS) Presentation Slides
Thanks to everyone who attended my presentation “Introduction to Microsoft’s Master Data Services (MDS)” at the Houston Area SQL Server User Group...
2013-02-13
1,893 reads
“DBA: Transitioning to a BI Role” Presentation
Tomorrow (Wednesday, Feb 13th) at Noon CST I will be presenting the session “DBA: Transitioning to a BI Role” at...
2013-02-12
753 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...
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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
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Designing SQL Server Pipelines That Are Ready for AI Before You Actually Need AI
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Question of the Day
String Similarity I
On SQL Server 2025, when I run this, what is returned?
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