A Weekly SQL Clone Image Creation Process

SQL Clone is a neat product from Redgate that I wish I’d have had when I was doing database software development. It lets me have a consistent image for...

Azure Function Drain mode

(2021-Jun-16) Recently, Google started to notify me that my blog website (http://datanrg.blogspot.com/) had been experiencing some ‘Server (5xx)’ errors. Nothing has been changed on my side, and I’m not sure how...

New blog post - Monitor deadlocks in Amazon RDS for SQL Server and set notifications using Amazon CloudWatch

Checkout my blog post on Monitor deadlocks in Amazon RDS for SQL Server and...

New blog post - Monitor deadlocks in Amazon RDS for SQL Server and set notifications using Amazon CloudWatch

Checkout my blog post on Monitor deadlocks in Amazon RDS for SQL Server and...

Let’s Celebrate Pride by Supporting Nonprofits

For Pride this year, we’re highlighting queer nonprofits and charities. It’s more important than ever to support the queer community and raise awareness for those who do so all...

Daily Coping 15 Jun 2021

I started to add a daily coping tip to the SQLServerCentral newsletter and to the Community Circle, which is helping me deal with the issues in the world. I’m...

Launching the Microsoft Data Platform Continuity Virtual Group

Disasters big and small happen, and as data professionals, you should be prepared for the worst! I’m thrilled to announce that we’re launching the Microsoft Data Platform Continuity Virtual...

EightKB Summer 2021 Edition

The schedule for EightKB Summer 2021 Edition has been announced! Here’s the schedule: – N.B. – I particularly like that if you click on the session on the website,...

Long names vs short names (or aliases)

I remember when I was first learning to code there was always the argument of how long a name should ... Continue reading

Cleaning Up Stats Data for Volleyball

One of the things I’ve done the last few years is collect statistics as a coach for the kids I work with. Helping them understand how they are performing...