Talking TypeScript on the .NET Rocks! Podcast

I appeared on the .NET Rocks podcast show #1149 this week.  I had a blast talking about TypeScript, the new...

Columnstore Indexes – part 55 (“New Architecture Elements in SQL Server 2016”)

Continuation from the previous 54 parts, the whole series can be found at http://www.nikoport.com/columnstore/
The architectural changes in the upcoming SQL...

Installing and upgrading default scripts automation – part one – Introduction

First I must say thank you to all of the wonderful people who have put time and effort into providing...

Sysmail_help_profileaccount_sp – SQL Server Database Mail Stored Procedure – Part 8

Hi folks, in our previous blog of SQL Server Database Mail stored procedure we added database mail account to database...

SQL Server 2016 features to look for -2

In Previous post we have seen the new features of SQL server 2016 in short and had a brief discussion...

Behavior of ORDER BY + UNION Can Be Confusing

This is an interesting example and it exposes a quirk with the concept of a UNION, which is, that the...

Animated Graphics Depict The Fallen of World War II

In an amazing application of visualization techniques, this production is a depiction of the casualties and affects of war.  Starting...

Animated Graphics Depict The Fallen of World War II

In an amazing application of visualization techniques, this production is a depiction of the casualties and affects of war.  Starting...

See You Next Weekend at SQL Saturday Houston!

Looking forward to speaking next weekend at SQL Saturday Houston 2015 on June 13!

If you haven't already registered for this...

New Course: Building Better SSIS Packages–Denver and Boston

Earlier this week, I confirmed two full-day seminars I’ll be delivering in conjunction with SQL Saturday events this fall. I’ve...