Two Book Recommendations
I have two new books that I can heartily recommend. This isn’t a review of either book since I’ve only...
2009-08-20
569 reads
The Scary DBA
SQL Server Standard Writing Guidelines
Well, actually, these are the guidelines for submitting anything to SQLPASS, but it includes the guidelines for SQL Server Standard....
2009-08-13
1,170 reads
Excellent Blog List
For the one or two you that are not reading Buck Woody’s blog (and why aren’t you), you may not...
2009-08-12
704 reads
SQL Quiz 5: SANs Mirroring
My turn to answer Chris Shaw’s questions “Do I feel I have a reliable SAN solution?” and “Describe Database Mirroring...
2009-08-12
631 reads
Some Statement Start Times!
I thought I had captured statement start times within the DMV sys.dm_exec_sessions. I was absolutely wrong. However, this has sparked...
2009-08-11
951 reads
Microsoft Thrive
I was introduced to the Thrive program when my user group held a Thrive event back in March. Since then...
2009-08-09
546 reads
Active August #2
Hrmmm… 198. Up four pounds. That just doesn’t seem possible. I did a tabata on Monday. I did have a...
2009-08-08
535 reads
Presenting “Understanding Execution Plans”
The PASS Application Development SIG is hosting a web cast next week on Tuesday where I’ll be presenting Understanding Execution...
2009-08-07
820 reads
Pain of the Week Webcast
Thursday this week I get to hang out, virtually, with some of the heavy hitters of the industry, Brent Ozar,...
2009-08-03
521 reads
SQL Server Standard
PASS is relaunching the SQL Server Standard with a wholly new approach and format. I’ll put more out about it...
2009-08-03
713 reads
Blogs
Ramblings about data communities and your contributions, no excuses
By DataOnWheels
I have been active in the data community throughout my career. I have met...
SQL Server Journey till 2025 (brief)
By Vinay Thakur
Quick Summary for Microsoft SQL Server till 2025, I am fortunate to be part...
Building Power BI Reports: Desktop vs Fabric
By James Serra
Why this comparison feels confusing If you’re a Power BI report author who’s just...
Forums
2026 Guide to Multi-State Payroll Tax Issues and Compliance
Stay compliant in a complex regulatory environment with expert guidance on multi-state payroll tax...
Azure SQL Database | CREATE EVENT SESSION [Blocking_Capture] ON DATABASE
Hello, Is there a way in Azure SQL Database to change the 'Blocking Process...
Having a Little Fun at SQL Server Central
Comments posted to this topic are about the item Having a Little Fun at...
Question of the Day
String Similarity I
On SQL Server 2025, when I run this, what is returned?
SELECT EDIT_DISTANCE_SIMILARITY('SQL Server', 'MySQL') See possible answers