Getting Started with Azure Data Factory - Part 1

Getting Started with Azure Data Factory - Part 1
DECEMBER 9, 2015

IntroductionThe Azure Data Factory is a means of moving data around in the cloud. In a similar way that...

Getting Started with Azure Data Factory - Part 1

Getting Started with Azure Data Factory - Part 1DECEMBER 9, 2015
Introduction
The Azure Data Factory is a means of moving data around...

Documenting Your Database with Diagrams

Documenting Your Database with Diagrams
Don’t get too excited. I know you love documentation, and just can’t wait to spend some...

T-SQL Tuesday #73 – Naughty or Nice?

Thank you to SQLBalls ( b | t ) for hosting this month’s #tsql2sday.
As you work with SQL Server look around you....

T-SQL Tuesday #73: IOPS on Azure VM's Naughty to Nicer

Hello Dear Reader!  Last week I posted the invitationto T-SQL Tuesday #73.  The premise?  “As you work with SQL Server look around you.  Is your environment Naughty or Nice? ...

T-SQL Tuesday #73: IOPS on Azure VM's Naughty to Nicer

Hello Dear Reader!  Last week I posted the invitationto T-SQL Tuesday #73.  The premise? 
“As you work with SQL Server...

T-SQL Tuesday 73 – Naughty or Nice?

Thank you to SQLBalls ( b | t ) for hosting this month’s #tsql2sday.
As you work with SQL Server look around you. Is...

T-SQL Tuesday #73: Never Made That Mistake Again

T-SQL Tuesday is a monthly community-wide blogging event created by Adam Machanic (blog|@AdamMachanic), and everyone is invited to particpate. This...

T-SQL Tuesday 73 - Naught or Nice - Change Control Process

You better watch out, you better not cry, gonna find out who's naught and nice - TSQL Tuesday #73 is coming...

Data Compression

Data compression is often misunderstood to cost CPU in exchange for smaller size on disk.  Somewhat true, but that simple...