Why Don't I have a Preferred Replica?
The client reported that the log file on their main database was growing unusually large, and when they checked the...
2018-04-27 (first published: 2018-04-18)
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Dates and Times in SQL Server: the science of time redux
Last time, we began an in-depth look at how time is measured. This post continues our journey. If any of...
2018-04-18
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SSMS: Batch Separator (Day 35)
SSMS (and other SQL Server utilities) utilize a batch separator to, well, separate batches of T-SQL statements. Before we go...
2018-04-18
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Script to review replications
This script is from my library and I use it to review what is going on with my transactional replications,...
2018-04-18
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An Open Letter to PASS and John Q Martin
Dear Mr. Martin and the PASS Organization,
In the spirit of advocating for change in a public way, I’m writing this...
2018-04-18
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24 Hours of PASS – April 25th–26th
Well, it is that time of the year, again. PASS puts on a 24 Hours of PASS where 1 hours session go on once an hour for 24 hours....
2018-04-18
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Exploring system tables, views, SPs etc
I wanted to spend a few minutes highlighting a couple of important tools for figuring out what information you have...
2018-04-18
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Free Training 24HOP
In my sessions, I always talk about how to build your skill set when you don’t have a budget for...
2018-04-18
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24 Hours of PASS – April 25th–26th
Well, it is that time of the year, again. PASS puts on a 24 Hours of PASS where 1 hours...
2018-04-24 (first published: 2018-04-18)
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Fix WHERE clause AND/OR/NOT confusion with truth tables
The ANDs, ORs, and NOTs in a T-SQL query's WHERE clause can get confusing, especially if you're thinking of it...
2018-04-17
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Microsoft Tools for Making Data AI-Ready
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Making Data AI-Ready, Part 2 (This is the second article in a three-part series...
Local Models Using GPUs with Ollama
By Steve Jones
Can you use your GPUs when running a local model under Ollama? You can,...
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