Demonstration of a simple dashboard created with the Tableau Software
Like I said on Twitter, here’s the post about the dashboard I created using Tableau, a BI visualization software. I’ve...
2012-09-01
1,860 reads
Marlon Ribunal - SQL, Code, Coffee, etc.
Digging deeper into SQL Server
I’m nowhere near where I needed to be. I am not digging enough. I’m not learning enough. Learning opportunities are...
2012-08-25
1,294 reads
Lenovo’s Cancellation Policy is not consumer-friendly
I recently placed an order for a ThinkPad W530 from Lenovo. One day before the estimated shipping date, I noticed...
2012-08-09
3,377 reads
Getting to the next level in your SQL Server career
Jen McCown (Blog | Twitter) wrote about an interesting topic on the different levels of database professionals. In her article, Jen...
2012-08-04
1,278 reads
Learning solid SQL Server and Business Intelligence skills through online training
I have just signed up for a one year standard subscription of Pluralsight Hardcore Developer Training. I’m focusing on SQL...
2012-07-28
1,646 reads
This week’s links on monitoring SQL Server performance
From time to time, I will be posting links that I encountered during the week. This is also one way...
2012-07-06
822 reads
Why I failed my goals
I have two goals that I have sought to achieve by mid-year of 2012. The deadline I set for myself...
2012-06-29
1,469 reads
I don’t care and why that is good for my blog
I expressed in my About page that this blog is never meant to be a technical blog. But the pressure...
2012-06-22
794 reads
T-SQL Tuesday #31 – Logging
This month’s T-SQL Tuesday is hosted by Aaron Nelson (@SQLvariant | Blog). The topic is about logging. Many will talk about...
2012-06-12
1,035 reads
Getting started with SQL Server on private cloud
I have been invited to a private beta of SQLDirector by ScaleGrid. “SQLDirector is a MS SQL as a Service...
2012-06-06
1,514 reads
Blogs
The Data API Builder Start and Add Extensions in VS Code
By Steve Jones
One of the things that I like about the Data API Builder (DAB) is...
Using OneLake for Excel Files in Microsoft Fabric
By DataOnWheels
Hey data friends! This blog is to discuss an edge case I’ve run into...
Another AI Faux Pax
By Steve Jones
I was experimenting with a local model (article) and as a part of this,...
Forums
AD, powershell and ssis
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File date from Extended Event .xel files
I know this, but I do not remember it. I have scoured by saved...
SSMS gets very messy
At work we have quite a few databases that I'm frequently browsing. This is...
Question of the Day
Sparse Column Defaults
What are the restrictions for defaults on columns declared as sparse?
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