Query Store and Plan Forcing: What Do You Use It For
If you’re working with Azure SQL Database or you’ve moved into SQL Server 2016, one of the biggest new tools...
2016-09-28 (first published: 2016-09-19)
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Power BI Custom Visuals Class (Module 17 – Sunburst)
In this module you will learn how to use the Sunburst chart Power BI Custom Visual. The Sunburst chart is...
2016-09-27 (first published: 2016-09-19)
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Using an ORDER BY in a view
For many years it’s been a best practice to never put an ORDER BY in a view. The idea is...
2016-09-26 (first published: 2016-09-19)
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Speaking at Suburban Chicago SQL Server Users Group Tomorrow
I will be presenting a technical session entitled ‘Virtual SQL Servers. Actual Performance‘ tomorrow evening for the Suburban Chicago SQL Server Users...
2016-09-19
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Building Oracle 12c on Linux 7 on Hyper-V
David has written a white paper, or short ebook titled building oracle 12C on Linux 7 VM residing on Hyper-V....
2016-09-19
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Books VS Internet
It’s is very easy to be
confused between investing in books or we should use the power of internet. If
you ask...
2016-09-19
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Distributed AG
going though Allan Hirt’s 24 SQLPASS recording, he has explained the new feature of SQL Server Availability group you can get...
2016-09-19
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5 Must Haves Before You Start Consulting
Please join me at IT/Dev Connections on Oct. 12 at 8:00AM where I’ll be hosting a Birds of a Feather session “Moving to Independent Consulting” Bring your questions!*
Yes, an 8:00AM session in Las Vegas,...
2016-09-19
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5 Must Haves Before You Start Consulting
Please join me at IT/Dev Connections on Oct. 12 at 8:00AM* where I’ll be hosting a Birds of a Feather session “Moving to Independent...
2016-09-19
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Setting DBCC 1222 on startup
The following command is run to gain details on deadlocks.
DBCC TRACEON (1222,-1)However, once the SQL instance is restarted this flag...
2016-09-19
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Blogs
Fighting Procrastination?
By Brian Kelley
Here is another short video (~ 15 minutes). This is by the author of...
A Fun Prize at the PASS Data Community Summit
By Steve Jones
I had a briefing for the 2026 PASS Data Community Summit, which is just...
How to Measure AI Value: A 6-Branch AI Maturity Model for Use Cases and Agents
Your AI is busy. But do you know what it's worth? Most companies can...
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SQL Server 2025 Server-level Roles
In SQL Server 2022+, what does the ##MS_DatabaseConnector## role allow?
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