SQL ConstantCare® Population Report: Fall 2025
In this quarter’s update of our SQL ConstantCare® population report, showing how quickly (or slowly) folks adopt new versions of SQL Server, the data is very similar to last quarter
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2024-11-06
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SQL Server to PostgreSQL Database Schema Conversion
In this tip, I will demonstrate how to migrate an existing database schema from SQL Server to PostgreSQL.
2024-03-13
Free SQL Server
There are a number of ways to run SQL Server for free (or low cost) for development. Read a bit about how to do this.
2024-02-23
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Machine learning K-Means applied to SQL Server data
This article shows how to use Python to access data in SQL Server and produce a K-Means analysis with a chart.
2024-01-08
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Creating a Hyperscale Database in Azure Using the Azure Portal
One of the most effective ways to fully utilize your data is to create an Azure Hyperscale database. The principles of Azure Hyperscale databases have been discussed in this article, including their cost-effectiveness, worldwide accessibility, automatic scaling, and reliable performance.
2023-12-22
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2023-11-10
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SQL Server and Python Tutorial
This article will show the basic outline for how Python scripts can access and work with data in SQL Server.
2023-11-06
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Batch Execution Mode on a Rowstore in SQL Server 2022
Batch execution mode is a new optimization feature in SQL Server. In this Article, we'll explore how Batch execution mode works and how you can use it to get faster query results on Rowstore data.
2023-10-30
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Profiler and Server Side Traces
Profiler is a GUI based tool that runs a SQL Server trace to capture the metrics listed above as well additional data. This data can then be used to determine where your SQL Server performance issues are related to your TSQL code. Running a trace without using Profiler is known as a Server Side Trace. You can create and start the trace using TSQL commands instead of having to use the GUI.
2023-09-29
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