Three big reasons T-SQL still beats the GUI – a MinionWare snippet
We like code better than mouse clicks for three basic reasons: T-SQL lets you do more. T-SQL lets you share your process. T-SQL lets you keep a record.
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2020-05-27
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We like code better than mouse clicks for three basic reasons: T-SQL lets you do more. T-SQL lets you share your process. T-SQL lets you keep a record.
The...
2020-05-27
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You’re going to need some solid SQL tools. Here are the five absolutely essential tools for SQL Server shops, as agreed on by the MinionWare team.
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2020-05-19
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You’re going to need some solid SQL tools. Here are the five absolutely essential tools for SQL Server shops, as agreed on by the MinionWare team.
The post These five...
2020-05-19
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In checklist form! Absolute I-probably-won’t-survive-without-this ESSENTIALS Wallet Prescriptions Glasses/contacts Phone and cord Laptop and cord (okay, maybe this is just me) A jacket (after all, Seattle) Generally A GOOD IDEA...
2019-10-29
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In checklist form! Absolute I-probably-won’t-survive-without-this ESSENTIALS Wallet Prescriptions Glasses/contacts Phone and cord Laptop and cord (okay, maybe this is just me) A jacket (after all, Seattle) Generally A GOOD IDEA...
2019-10-29
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Here are the things you must/should probably know about PASS Summit 2019, as told by me. Included: Advice for first timers Prioritized schedule at a glance Sessions we recommend...
2019-09-23
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I was talking with a couple of excellent SQL people* recently, and we were bemoaning the difficulties and disciplines of blogging. This is what speakers do after a successful SQL...
2019-09-19
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There’s a very good reason to do most of your DBA work using T-SQL, and not the SSMS object explorer. Let me tell you about it...
The post Use T-SQL,...
2019-08-23
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Download session materials and watch the recordings of my excellent sessions on Transact-SQL and IT careers! I'm looking especially at you, women in technology!
The post Beginning T-SQL and Career...
2019-08-19
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PASS Summit 2019 now has a schedule and learning tracks, and a letter to convince your boss you should go!
The post Big fall conference – PASS Summit schedule is...
2019-08-14
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By Steve Jones
The more I look to GenAI to save me minutes, short periods of time,...
By Brian Kelley
I will be back in Seattle this year attending the 2025 PASS Data Community...
By Steve Jones
Another of our values is this: Motivation isn’t about carrots and sticks. Constant oversight...
Is there a way to force a query to use Batchmode execution, my database...
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