Whirlwind Tour of Azure SQL Database
I have finally uploaded my Azure SQL Database presentation, apologies for the delay. I am already working on an improved...
2018-10-24
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Webinar: The end of support for SQL Server 2008
Coeo is a partner with Redgate Software. Tomorrow they are hosting a webinar on what your position will be if...
2018-10-23
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Better Keyboard Extensions in Azure Data Studio
I used to use ALT+X to execute queries in SSMS. I spent years with this shortcut, but as I started...
2018-11-05 (first published: 2018-10-23)
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Slides and Scripts from IT/Dev Connections
If you attended either of my presentations for this past IT/Dev Connections, here are the promised slides and scripts.
As I...
2018-10-23
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PASS Summit 2019 or Microsoft Ignite 2019?
It turns out that the 2019 Summit and Ignite will be held the same week in 2019, see this post...
2018-11-02 (first published: 2018-10-23)
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SQL Saturday Lincoln Precon this Friday Oct 26
I’m presenting an exciting preconference training session on Friday, October 26, ahead of the SQL Saturday in Lincoln, Nebraska. This...
2018-10-23
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Unexpected Shorthand Date Implicit Conversions
I do my best work in the mornings. Evenings are pretty good too once I get a second wind.
Late afternoon...
2018-10-30 (first published: 2018-10-23)
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Unexpected Shorthand Date Implicit Conversions
I do my best work in the mornings. Evenings are pretty good too once I get a second wind.
Late afternoon are my nemesis for getting any serious technical or...
2018-10-23
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Unexpected Shorthand Date Implicit Conversions
I do my best work in the mornings. Evenings are pretty good too once I get a second wind.
Late afternoon are my nemesis for getting any serious technical or...
2018-10-23
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DAX – Cumulative Total and Blank Handling
When developing DAX measure, you should be aware that Blank value behavior might be similarly insidious as NULL value in...
2018-10-23
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Looking for old SQL Server 1.x - 4.21 disks, manuals, boxes, etc.
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Checking the Error Log II
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Checking the Error Log II
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