Importing GeoJSON Earthquake Data Into SQL Server
A significant portion of Yellowstone National Park sits on top of a supervolcano. Although it’s not likely to erupt any...
2018-01-16
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Importing GeoJSON Earthquake Data Into SQL Server
A significant portion of Yellowstone National Park sits on top of a supervolcano. Although it's not likely to erupt any time soon, the park is constantly monitored for geological...
2018-01-16
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Using the AST in Pester for dbachecks
TagLine – My goal – Chrissy will appreciate Unit Tests one day
Chrissy has written about dbachecks the new up and coming...
2018-01-15
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SQL Server on Linux Series: Expanding LVM Drives
Next in our SQL Server on Linux series is one important question. On Windows, if you’re about to run out...
2018-01-29 (first published: 2018-01-15)
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Query Shortcuts in SSMS (Day 15)
There are several shortcuts that can be assigned to run a stored procedure. Known as Query Shortcuts, these can be...
2018-01-15
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Dissecting SQL Server, The Internal Structure of a Row
I’m sure that most of us know that SQL Server stores all it’s data in 8Kb pages. But what do...
2018-01-26 (first published: 2018-01-15)
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Reading GDPR
In case you’re interested, the GDPR law is actually not bad to read. You might be affected by this, so...
2018-01-15
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Getting Started in a SQL Server 2017 VM in Azure
You say you’re ready to dip your toes in the Azure ocean? Come on in, the water’s fine!
Oh, you want...
2018-01-26 (first published: 2018-01-15)
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Who should own the database?
TL;DR; SA, or if you are really paranoid then you can create a disabled SQL login with minimal permissions and...
2018-01-25 (first published: 2018-01-15)
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How I designed my VMware vSAN based Home Lab
(Be sure to checkout the FREE SQLpassion Performance Tuning Training Plan - you get a weekly email packed with all the...
2018-01-24 (first published: 2018-01-15)
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Blogs
Are Blogs Still Relevant? I Think They Still Are.
As for me, I'll keep writing whenever time permits. I don't expect every post...
Reading Blogs: T-SQL Tuesday #204
By Steve Jones
This is an interesting invitation this month. Jeff Ianucci is a new host, and...
Are Blogs Still Relevant? - T-SQL Tuesday #204
By alevyinroc
T-SQL Tuesday is a monthly blog party hosted by a different community member each...
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Pay for Performance
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Slow - Linked server query
Hi I have this slow query that is pulling data from a linked server....
Too Many Choices
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Question of the Day
Too Many Choices
I have a table, dbo.MasterBrands, with this data:
BrandID OfficialName 1 Samsung 2 Apple 3 Microsoft 4 Adidas 5 Coca-ColaI run this query. What is returned for Coca-Cola?
SELECT CHOOSE(BrandID, 'Conglomerate', 'Tech and Design', 'Desktop', 'Apparel') FROM dbo.MasterBrands;See possible answers