SQL Server Log Shipping on Linux

Log shipping is a high-availability configuration that perhaps most of us are familiar with. It’s one of the oldest techniques wherein...

Login failed for 'NT AUTHORITY\ANONYMOUS LOGON' - the fix you probably haven't tried yet

If you're seeing this for the second time, my apologies. I wanted to update the title but had to delete...

Changing the Default DB for a Login–#SQLNewBlogger

Another post for me that is simple and hopefully serves as an example for people trying to get blogging as...

The GDPR and You

Ever heard of the General Data Protection Regulation? If not, go and read the Wiki. I’ll wait.
I can already hear...

Power BI Custom Visuals Class (Module 77 – Card Browser)

In this module you will learn how to use the Card Browser Custom Visual.  The Card Browser allows you to...

Blogging for four years!

I find it absolutely amazing that I’ve been writing this blog for four years. My first ever post My 5...

Adaptive Query Processing and Automatic Tuning - Introduction - 1

SQL Server 2017 and Azure SQL Database are being touted as the self learning, artificial intelligent database. One of the main reasons for the same is due to release...

Adaptive Query Processing and Automatic Tuning - Introduction - 1

SQL Server 2017 and Azure SQL Database are being touted as the self learning, artificial intelligent database. One of the main reasons for the same is due to release...

Spaced-Out Strings

I came across this in a code review not long ago:

Three things pop into my head when I see this...

The Tech & Gear of PASS Summit 2017

Continuing my series of posts about my PASS Summit 2017 experience. This is about gadgets/gear I brought & software I used, the gadgets I saw around the convention center,...