Using Cloud Academy

The other day I talked about using Microsoft Learn. Well, honestly, Cloud Academy is the learning tool I’ve been using...

What is Azure Key Vault?

Keys and secrets (AKA passwords)  are an essential part of data protection management not only on-premises, but within the cloud...

Bad indexing can show up in wait statistics

At first, this statement might sound a bit confusing. Usually, we expect wait statistics to show us what a query...

Automating T-SQL for Azure SQL Database via Logic Apps

Have you ever wanted to capture the T-SQL, waits, sessions IDs (etc) at a specific time for Azure SQL Database?...

SQL server connection and blocking finding script

SQL server connection and blocking finding script...
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SQL server connection and blocking finding script

SQL server connection and blocking finding script...

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Join me for the PASS Data Expert Series Feb 7

I’m honored to have one of my PASS Summit sessions chosen to be part of the PASS Data Expert Series...

Midlands PASS Meeting for March 2019

The March meeting for Midlands PASS will be held on March 5, 2019, from 5:30-7:30 PM. Brian Kelley and Paul...

Power BI Custom Visuals Class (Module 119 – Pie Charts Tree)

In this module you will learn how to use the Pie Charts Tree. This visual allows you to view your...

SQL Server Looking into Differential Backups

I seem to be writing solely about Azure so to shake things up a bit I am going back to...