Need a Blogging Nudge? Try Plinky
If you want to blog you need ideas, something to write about, and sometimes that leads to the blank stare...
2012-04-09
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SQLAndy
Steady State vs Tempo
It’s helpful at work to understand things at work change from time to time and to consider the impact on you...
2012-04-06
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Stress Thoughts-Part 7
I’m going to finish up my thoughts on stress by talking about the philosophy I’ve evolved, some of the tricks...
2012-04-04
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Stress Thoughts-Part 5
Stress affects everyone, but it’s easy to forget that. Once you get sensitized to it, it’s amazing to pick up...
2012-04-02
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Announcing SQLSaturday #175–In Flight Edition
One of the things I like about SQLSaturday is that it’s a place to try new ideas. This year on...
2012-04-01
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Presenting at SQLSaturday #107 in Houston in April 2012
I was just looking at the schedule for Houston, an amazing 10 tracks for this event on April 21, 2012....
2012-03-31
1,519 reads
Stress Thoughts-Part 4
Recently I suffered through a frustrating and contentious meeting, and that was stressful. I needed a walk, a few minutes...
2012-03-30
1,611 reads
Stress Thoughts-Part 3
It’s not fair. I hear it a couple times a day. Sometimes they are right, sometimes not, but it’s how...
2012-03-28
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Stress Thoughts–Part 2
One thing I’ve learned is that even losing one hour of sleep or just not sleeping well degrades my ability...
2012-03-27
718 reads
Stress Thoughts–Part 1
If I had to tell you that one thing I’ve gotten better at in the past 5 years it would...
2012-03-26
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Blogs
Ramblings about data communities and your contributions, no excuses
By DataOnWheels
I have been active in the data community throughout my career. I have met...
SQL Server Journey till 2025 (brief)
By Vinay Thakur
Quick Summary for Microsoft SQL Server till 2025, I am fortunate to be part...
Building Power BI Reports: Desktop vs Fabric
By James Serra
Why this comparison feels confusing If you’re a Power BI report author who’s just...
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Azure SQL Database | CREATE EVENT SESSION [Blocking_Capture] ON DATABASE
Hello, Is there a way in Azure SQL Database to change the 'Blocking Process...
Having a Little Fun at SQL Server Central
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Designing SQL Server Pipelines That Are Ready for AI Before You Actually Need AI
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Question of the Day
String Similarity I
On SQL Server 2025, when I run this, what is returned?
SELECT EDIT_DISTANCE_SIMILARITY('SQL Server', 'MySQL') See possible answers