ML Models
In this series I would be talking mostly about Python and R, we would understand the different ML model supported in Python. Python is a great open source language...
2020-04-27
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SSDT: Scripting static data from SQL Server (video)
Out of the box, SSDT covers objects on a database level, like tables, stored procedures, views, functions, etc. That means schema only. In many cases, there is a need...
2020-04-27
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Register for Data Platform Discovery on Apr 29
The agenda is out for the US Data Platform Discovery Day. It’s online, and takes place this Wednesday, April 29, 2020. You can register and check out all the...
2020-04-27
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T-SQL Tuesday Live–28 Apr 2020
Once again, I’ll be live tomorrow, ready to just chat, shoot the breeze, answer tech questions, anything. No agenda, but I’m on for an hour. If you’re bored, struggling,...
2020-04-27
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Dropping a Database Now–#SQLNewBlogger
Another post for me that is simple and hopefully serves as an example for people trying to get blogging as #SQLNewBloggers. One of the things I find myself doing...
2020-05-08 (first published: 2020-04-27)
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Accessing Managed Instance via SSMS
It used to be that the only way to use SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) against Azure SQL Database Managed Instance (SQLMI) was to create a VM on the...
2020-05-11 (first published: 2020-04-27)
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How Does The CHOOSE Command Affect Performance?
Questions absolutely drive my blog content and I really liked this one: how does the T-SQL CHOOSE command affect performance. On the face of it, I honestly don’t think...
2020-05-11 (first published: 2020-04-27)
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Daily Coping 27 Apr 2020
I’ve started to add a daily coping tip to the SQLServerCentral newsletter, which is helping me deal with the issues in the world. I’m adding my responses for each...
2020-04-27
20 reads
What is (local)?
When connecting to a SQL Server instance sometimes you’ll see (local), localhost or even just a single period (hard to ... Continue reading
2020-05-12 (first published: 2020-04-27)
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TIL: Backup-DbaDatabase
(This post comes from one of our Junior DBAs – @SQLDork) I’m learning how to use dbatools. Today’s command: Backup-DbaDatabase I’m using the 64-bit PowerShell ISE (running as administrator),...
2021-04-26 (first published: 2020-04-27)
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Announcements from the Microsoft Fabric Community Conference — Barcelona 2026
By James Serra
Microsoft shared a broad set of Fabric, Power BI, and SQL updates at FabCon...
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