A Lack of Excitement
I usually use all the problems, crashes, and issues that I run into at work as grist for my mill,...
2009-12-23
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The Scary DBA
Apology
I’ve been somewhat light in my blogging of late. Unfortunately, I just haven’t hit any interesting or difficult problems lately...
2009-12-22
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What is Your Greatest Weakness
I was tagged earlier this week by Tim Ford to comment on my biggest weakness. I wish I could say...
2009-12-15
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T-SQL Tuesday #1: Date/Time Tricks
I’m going to try out Adam Machanic’s idea for a blog party. The topic this month are Date/Time tricks.
Instead of...
2009-12-08
657 reads
Dr. DeWitt’s Key Note at the PASS Summit
If you missed this, here’s your chance to make it up. If you were there, and like me, you need...
2009-12-02
710 reads
SQL Standard Update
Andy Warren in the latest PASS Connector has posted an update on where we’re at with the SQL Server Standard....
2009-12-02
644 reads
How do -You- use SQL Server
I’ve been tagged by a misplaced yankee, uh, New Englander, whatever. The question is, how do I/we use SQL Server...
2009-12-01
771 reads
SQL Saturday #34/New England Data Camp v2.0
It’s official sports fans. Well, it’s been official since last week since Adam Machanic set up the web site. The...
2009-11-30
1,377 reads
XQuery For Idiots
I’m still struggling with learning XQuery. My latest little revelation was small, but vital.
The difference between:
@inXML.nodes('/rss/channel/item')and
@inXML.nodes('/rss[1]/channel[1]/item')Is the difference between a...
2009-11-30
1,741 reads
SQL Server XQuery For Idiots
I’m still struggling with learning XQuery. My latest little revelation was small, but vital.
The difference between:
@inXML.nodes('/rss/channel/item')and
@inXML.nodes('/rss[1]/channel[1]/item')Is the difference between a...
2009-11-30
1,528 reads
Blogs
Query Intelligence in SQL Server 2025: What Developers Need to Know
By Chris Yates
When Microsoft announced SQL Server 2025, I was curious about what would truly change...
Finding and Killing Blockers with Redgate AI Tech
By Steve Jones
Redgate has a research arm, called the Foundry, that has been experimenting with AIs...
Back at Small Data SF in 2025
By Steve Jones
Today I’m in San Francisco at Small Data SF 2025. I went to the...
Forums
Large posts full of code not allowed anymore?
Several times now, I've seen a post asking for a solution. I've replied, and...
Data > Hype
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Create and Read the Analysis Services Flight Recorder
Comments posted to this topic are about the item Create and Read the Analysis...
Question of the Day
Slipstream parameters
What parameters are needed to enable a slipstream installation for setup.exe (SQL Server setup)?
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