Finding the Last Last Name in SQL: #SQLNewBlogger

I wrote a piece on the new SUBSTRING in SQL Server 2025 and got asked a question. How do we get the last last name, such as only getting...

SQL Server Reliability: Clearing the Fuzzy Thinking

The terminology around reliability is a mess If you’ve ever said, “We’re covered, it’s replicated,” you’re in good company.   SQL Server is a massive, 35+ year-old product that...

SQL Server 2025 GAs Today

If you aren’t watching the Ignite keynotes today, then you might have missed the announcement that SQL Server 2025 officially releases today. The main SQL Server page gives you...

Run SQL Server 2025 and SQL Server Management Studio on macOS Tahoe

Short version You want to get this running as fast as possible. Do these four steps, and then check the compatibility section later in this post. Step 1: Install...

The Roundup for T-SQL Tuesday #192

Last week I asked you to write about SQL Server 2025 and what things you might be looking forward to in the new version. First, as usual, is Rob...

Writing Better Dynamic SQL

Writing Better Dynamic SQL

This updated and "sort" of a style guide is for SQL developers and, to some extent, DBAs, essentially anyone daring (and sometimes...

FabCon Vienna 2025 Recap

Holy cow FabCon Vienna was incredible! This recap is extremely delayed because I’ve run into some serious decision fatigue about what to include (and my amazing hubby got me...

Power BI PBIR Format Admin Setting

The Power BI Enhanced Report Format (PBIR) will soon become the default, and that’s a good thing because it significantly makes git integration easier. You can already enable it...

Github Copilot in SSMS can include data in its memory, simple prompt injections ahead

SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) has recently added support for Github Copilot. This is a great feature that can help with writing SQL queries and scripts sql development. However,...

Advice I Like: Failure

If it fails where you thought it would fail that is not a failure. – from Excellent Advice for Living This is a great quote, especially for those of...