RDS Connectivity
I travel quite a lot for work. Most of it is in the US and Europe, but I get around to other places as well. Most of the time,...
2024-10-21 (first published: 2024-10-07)
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Msg 3140 – Could Not Adjust the Space Allocation for File
I often need to shrink database files. I know, ‘shrinking is bad’, however there are situations where it is very much needed. In my line of work, I come...
2024-10-07
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Step Up Your Data Game: Learn Advanced SQL Techniques for Analysis
In the modern data-centric landscape, SQL stands out as the dominant tool. It's essential for revealing insights buried within extensive databases. However, basic SQL queries can only take you...
2024-10-07
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SQL Saturday Boston 2024 Slides
Thanks to everyone that came to my talks. Slides are below. Best Practices for Seamless Deployments Balance in Life with a Career If you have questions, please reach out.
2024-10-05
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SQL Saturday Boston 2024 Slides
Thanks to everyone that came to my talks. Slides are below. Best Practices for Seamless Deployments Balance in Life with a Career If you have questions, please reach out.
2024-10-06 (first published: 2024-10-05)
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Small Data SF 2024
I can’t remember how I heard about Small Data SF 2024, but it caught my eye. The mix of sessions had me interested in going, especially with Mother Duck...
2024-10-04
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Small Data SF 2024
I can’t remember how I heard about Small Data SF 2024, but it caught my eye. The mix of sessions had me interested in going, especially with Mother Duck...
2024-10-04
77 reads
A New Word: Moledro
moledro – n. a feeling of resonant connection with an author or artist you’ll never meet, who many have lived centuries ago and thousands of miles away but can...
2024-10-04
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A New Word: Moledro
moledro – n. a feeling of resonant connection with an author or artist you’ll never meet, who many have lived centuries ago and thousands of miles away but can...
2024-10-04
203 reads
Snowflake + Azure blob
Let’s go back to data platforms today and I want to talk about a very common integration I see nowadays, Azure Blob Storage linked to Snowflake via a storage...
2024-10-18 (first published: 2024-10-04)
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Blogs
The Book of Redgate:A Prehistory
By Steve Jones
I’ve covered the values in a number of previous posts on the Book of...
Evidence-bound: what AgentDBA will and won’t link
By Arun Sirpal
When the evidence names the database, it says so. When it doesn’t, it stops....
Prep data for AI vs. Fabric Data Agent Instructions: What Goes Where?
By James Serra
Making Data AI-Ready, Part 3 (This is the final article in a three-part series...
Forums
Four Rules for Adding AI Without Breaking What Already Works
Comments posted to this topic are about the item Four Rules for Adding AI...
SQL Server 2025 section missing?
Hello, the title says it all. Is the SQL Server 2025 section missing?
A design question in a parent child relationship
I am not sure which is the best way to proceed. I have parent...
Question of the Day
Hyperscale Replicas III
In an Azure SQL Database Hyperscale Edition, how many named replicas can be configured?
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