PASS Summit Announcements: PolyBase enhancements

Microsoft usually has some interesting announcements at the PASS Summit, and this year was no exception.  I’m writing a set...

SQL Server on Linux: Boring

As a concept, SQL Server on Linux is thrilling. Due to this, the OS doesn’t stand in the way of...

Comparing and synchronizing Oracle databases

Applies to: xSQL Oracle Data Compare v1.0 - 2.0

As you may have noticed, most of the articles in this blog focus around scenarios and solutions for databases in Microsoft's...

Comparing and synchronizing Oracle databases

Applies to: xSQL Oracle Data Compare v1.0 - 2.0

As you may have noticed, most of the articles in this blog focus...

SQL Server 2016 service pack 1 is here!

SQL Server 2016 service pack 1 has been released and it is a mayor one! You can download it here.

Why,...

Power BI Custom Visuals Class (Module 26 – Timeline)

In this module you will learn how to use the Timeline Power BI Custom Visual.  The Timeline is a great...

SQL Server on Linux, first observations.

Is this one of those weird food combinations like honey on pizza or salt and pepper on apples that’s going...

Two Weeks to Live! 360 and VSLive Orlando

A short break in speaking, as I haven’t been on stage since Oct 11.

Now it’s two weeks to Live! 360...

SQL Server on Linux – How I think they did it!

OK, so everyone wants to know how Microsoft did it…how they got SQL Server running on Linux. In this article, I’m going to try to figure out how.
Update: Since...

SQL Server on Linux – How I think they did it!

OK, so everyone wants to know how Microsoft did it…how they got SQL Server running on Linux. In this article,...