Daily Coping 13 Jan 2023
Today’s coping tip is to take five minutes to sit still and breathe. Sounds simple. I find this to be very challenging. If I’m just sitting here, why am...
2023-01-13
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You can run a SQL Server Docker container on Apple M1 and M2 Silicon
Previously the only way to run SQL Server on Apple Silicon was via QEMU emulation or Colima (hat tip to Anthony Nocentino). Docker released beta support today for Apple’s...
2023-01-25 (first published: 2023-01-12)
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New year, new role, and new book
Happy new year to everyone! As I enter my 9th year at Microsoft, I have switched roles, and am now an Industry Advisor in Federal Civilian, helping our Federal...
2023-01-20 (first published: 2023-01-12)
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Daily Coping 12 Jan 2023
Today’s coping tip is to write a list of things you feel grateful for and why. My wife – our relationship continues to grow, and I cherish this after...
2023-01-12
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Azure SQL Managed Instance – Cost Saving!
We all would like to save money when operating in the cloud, Microsoft has released a stop / start concept for SQL Managed Instances – preview mode! At the...
2023-01-12
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Getting Started Connecting to a Database with Flyway
In a previous post, I got Flyway installed as a CLI utility (command line interface). This post will look at the first connection to a database. If you need...
2023-01-27 (first published: 2023-01-11)
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The Database DevOps SeQueL with SQL Solutions Group
Next week, on Jan 18, 2023, I’m doing another webinar with the SQL Solutions Group. This is the SeQueL to our first webinar on Database DevOps. You can register...
2023-01-11
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Daily Coping 11 Jan 2023
Today’s coping tip is to do a kind act for someone else today to brighten their day This is one I’ve done before, but this tip reminded me to...
2023-01-11
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The Cost of not Following the Regulations Around Data
Brent Ozar shared in his weekly links this week a GDPR penalty tracker which makes for thought-provoking reading. Regular readers of this blog will know I have a keen...
2023-01-10
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Daily Coping 10 Jan 2023
Today’s coping tip is to make time to do something kind for yourself. Learning to better take care of myself is something that I’ve been working on throughout the...
2023-01-10
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Blogs
Fighting Procrastination?
By Brian Kelley
Here is another short video (~ 15 minutes). This is by the author of...
A Fun Prize at the PASS Data Community Summit
By Steve Jones
I had a briefing for the 2026 PASS Data Community Summit, which is just...
How to Measure AI Value: A 6-Branch AI Maturity Model for Use Cases and Agents
Your AI is busy. But do you know what it's worth? Most companies can...
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Inventory Snapshot for missing Period
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Azure SQL Hyperscale Unveiled
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What is the worst part about existing monitoring solutions?
Hi. What is the most difficult aspect of using monitoring software like idera, redgate,...
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