Azure SQL Database – Version and Compatibility Level

In the on-premises world, when we install a SQL Server on our own servers, we decide on SQL Version (2012, 2014….), Edition (Standard, Enterprise,...

When was your last database backup?

Its pretty often that you have to sit down at a SQL Server and need sort out what the backup situation is. One of the first things that I...

When was your last database backup?

Its pretty often that you have to sit down at a SQL Server and need sort out what the backup...

Unexpected Windows 10

This was strange. I noticed a new icon in the taskbar today. When I hovered over it, I saw this:

I...

Monday Morning SQL Break – June 8, 2015

It’s time for this week’s weekly blog and twitter round-up for last week, it would be better timed if I...

A Short Hiatus - WaterOx Consulting

Reading Time: 1 minutesGoing to get Digby access to a little more water to rest...
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NJ SQL UG Event: 13 Advanced SSAS Tips - Kevin S. Goff returns!

He's baack!  If you missed the first presentation in March, due to inclement weather, and you are local, or in...

Extended Events, Birkenstocks and SQL Server

I bring you yet another installment in the monthly meme called T-SQL Tuesday.  This is the 67th edition, and this time we have been given the opportunity to talk...

Extended Events, Birkenstocks and SQL Server

I bring you yet another installment in the monthly meme called T-SQL Tuesday.  This is the 67th edition, and this...

A reference implementation of a continuous integration pipeline for legacy SQL Server databases

What am I doing? Creating a publically available version of the adventureworks 2012 oltp database but by putting it under...