Why Do I Write? And Should I Continue?
It’s been about six months now since my career to a sharp right turn. At the request of my kids,...
2016-06-02
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Using LEN wrong.
I was reading someone’s question the other day on StackExchange and while the existing comments/questions solved the OP’s (original poster)...
2016-06-10 (first published: 2016-06-02)
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sys.dm_db_wait_stats DMV
Come on guys, lets “UP- vote” this suggestion for the actual SQL Server product – even the “Scary DBA” likes the...
2016-06-02
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Showplan comparison
A new functionality in SSSM 2016 is the ability to compare two execution plans. In one of the execution plans by right clicking and choosing the “Compare Showplan” option...
2016-06-02
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Showplan comparison
A new functionality in SSSM 2016 is the ability to compare two execution plans. In one of the execution plans by right clicking and choosing the “Compare Showplan” option...
2016-06-02
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Attendee Questions from My #24HoP Presentation
I want to once again thank everyone who attended my 24 Hours of PASS session last week. I especially appreciate...
2016-06-02
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Showplan comparison
A new functionality in SSSM 2016 is the ability to compare two execution plans. In one of the execution plans...
2016-06-02
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Broadening horizons: from DBA to Data Science #1
As an IT professional we are used to spending a lot of time learning about new technologies or how we...
2016-06-09 (first published: 2016-06-02)
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SQL Server 2016 available today
In case you haven't heard, SQL server 2016 is generally available today! If you haven't try it out, you should...
2016-06-02
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Another Recursive CTE–Doing Math
Another post for me that is simple and hopefully serves as an example for people trying to get blogging as...
2016-06-01
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Blogs
The Book of Redgate:A Prehistory
By Steve Jones
I’ve covered the values in a number of previous posts on the Book of...
Evidence-bound: what AgentDBA will and won’t link
By Arun Sirpal
When the evidence names the database, it says so. When it doesn’t, it stops....
Prep data for AI vs. Fabric Data Agent Instructions: What Goes Where?
By James Serra
Making Data AI-Ready, Part 3 (This is the final article in a three-part series...
Forums
Four Rules for Adding AI Without Breaking What Already Works
Comments posted to this topic are about the item Four Rules for Adding AI...
SQL Server 2025 section missing?
Hello, the title says it all. Is the SQL Server 2025 section missing?
A design question in a parent child relationship
I am not sure which is the best way to proceed. I have parent...
Question of the Day
Hyperscale Replicas III
In an Azure SQL Database Hyperscale Edition, how many named replicas can be configured?
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