Microsoft are retiring role-based certifications. Here’s why they shouldn’t

In this Simple Talk opinion piece, Microsoft certification veteran Dr Greg Low considers – and shares his thoughts on – the recent announcement that many role-based Microsoft certifications are being retired.

Fuzzy String Matching in SQL Server 2025

Learn about the new fuzzy matching functions in SQL Server 2025.

Even When You Know What You're Doing, You Can Screw Up

There I was, walking around Amsterdam, radio in hand (OMG! He's talking about radios again!), automatically transmitting Active Packet Report System (APRS) signals every 90 seconds. Same radio I had used in Chicago a couple of weeks ago and in Poland last week. I was on the correct frequency and, as I say, I had […]

Database Mail in SQL Server 2022

This article covers the basics of getting Database Mail setup in SQL Server.

We Are Eating Our Own Seed Corn

Last week I stood in front of a classroom at Washington State University and looked out at a room full of students who had done everything right. They had studied hard, were earning their degrees, built their portfolios, and showed up with genuine enthusiasm for careers in technology. They wanted to know what the industry […]

Creating a JSON Document IV

The Vector Data Type

Don't Panic

And bring a towel. If you don't know what I'm talking about, you have homework. You know with that lead in I'm going to talk about AI. Sorry, can't help it. It's on my mind quite a lot. It's in the news, oh, a whole lot. The majority of those stories can be summed up […]

AI Database Central

SQL Server Central is expanding with AI Database Central next week.

Answering Questions On Dropped Columns

Answering a couple of questions from the previous posts about dropping columns.