There needs to be a win
A while back a company I worked for had two teams. One was a development team and the other was ... Continue reading
2020-03-19
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SQLStudies
Using SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines to ease your way into the cloud
When it comes to migrating applications to Azure, there are a number of paths available. But if you’re migrating on-premises ... Continue reading
2020-03-25 (first published: 2020-03-17)
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Change the size of the grid results view in SSMS
After my post last month about configuring your tools I’ve been on a make my life easier kick and one ... Continue reading
2020-03-13 (first published: 2020-03-04)
2,690 reads
SQL Homework – March 2020 – Database Configurations.
A little while back we tried configuring the instance. Sometimes though, instance settings are a bit heavy handed, so this ... Continue reading
2020-03-05 (first published: 2020-03-02)
465 reads
DBA, a job, a vital job
DBA, a job, a vital job. T-SQL a language that is fun. Select, a query to get some data. From, ... Continue reading
2020-02-26
25 reads
Stop #AzureDataStudio from opening a connection screen on startup
When I’m working with a tool I like a clean startup. And by that I mean don’t automatically open anything. ... Continue reading
2020-03-03 (first published: 2020-02-24)
157 reads
Set a variable and update a column at the same time.
The other day I saw a weird option for the UPDATE command in a stack overflow answer. Basically it looked ... Continue reading
2020-03-02 (first published: 2020-02-19)
1,883 reads
#PowershellBasics: Run a file and pass it a parameter.
I realized in my last #PowershellBasics post that I was talking about running a file and passing in an optional ... Continue reading
2020-02-25 (first published: 2020-02-17)
552 reads
Is it really that hard to be polite, kind and respectful of those around you?
I dislike the term Politically Correct. Not because the original idea of it is a bad one, but it’s been ... Continue reading
2020-02-13
64 reads
Configure your tools : T-SQL Tuesday #123
Happy T-SQL Tuesday! Thanks for hosting this month Jess Pomfret (blog|twitter) and great topic. Life Hacks. There is one thing ... Continue reading
2020-02-18 (first published: 2020-02-11)
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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...
Forums
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
Comments posted to this topic are about the item Having a Little Fun at...
Designing SQL Server Pipelines That Are Ready for AI Before You Actually Need AI
Comments posted to this topic are about the item Designing SQL Server Pipelines That...
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