2021-05-14
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Editorials
Incident Response Data
Being prepared for a disaster might mean having a way to collect data when something occurs.
2021-05-12
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Checking Up on Vendors
Being able to audit the actions others take on your systems is important to Steve, especially when working in the cloud.
2021-05-10
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Non-Stop Learning
There was a recent discussion in the forums here at SQL Server Central regarding the difficulties presented by the constantly shifting technology landscape. The core question was, how on earth do you master stuff? Especially, how do you master things when they're both new and constantly changing? Honestly, you don't. I mean, you can, but […]
2021-05-08
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Getting Started Remotely
Today Steve wonders what advice you might give someone starting out their career in technology.
2021-05-07
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Cloud Database Growth
The use of cloud databases is growing, and Azure SQL Database is one of the more popular ones.
2021-05-05
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Holding Code in Your Head
Steve has a few thoughts on software development and coding today when working in teams and trying to keep the entire solution in your head.
2021-05-03
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No-code Software Engineering
The idea that software engineers might be better with no-code tools is a direction Steve thinks is misaligned with the problem. We should help developers learn to be better.
2021-05-01
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Documentation. The Under Recognised Skill
Documentation may not be something we aspire to do, but it is a valuable skill.
2021-04-30
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Ransomware May Get Worse
Criminal groups using ransomware are working together, which is bad news for all organizations.
2021-04-29
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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
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...
Designing SQL Server Pipelines That Are Ready for AI Before You Actually Need AI
Comments posted to this topic are about the item Designing SQL Server Pipelines That...
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