Backup SQL Server on Linux Databases using SQL Server Agent on Windows
In this tip, we're going to look at the steps to backup SQL Server on Linux databases using SQL Server Agent on a Windows server.
Comparing Azure Analysis Services with On-Premises SQL Server Analysis Services
Organizations working with on-premises SQL Server Analysis Services may not be able to guarantee optimized deployment of their models and secure and compliant data, especially during peak usage. The more companies invest in hardware and software licenses, the less the deployment of on-premises SSAS solutions becomes attractive, especially for smaller organizations with limited or narrow budgets.
Being A Bit Less Comfortable in 2024
I hate coming up with ideas for editorials, but my last editorial of the year gives me a very simple topic just staring me in the face: New Year’s Resolutions. Love them or hate them (or it we are honest, a good bit of both,) this end of one year and the start of another […]
The 2024 Plan
On the last working day of 2023, Steve says you should think about making a 2024 plan for your career.
What is OneLake in Microsoft Fabric?
Learn about Microsoft Fabric and OneLake which is a single logical data lake for the entire Fabric platform in your organization.
How to create a SQL Server presentation in 5 minutes using AI
Introduction This SQLServerCentral article shows how to create a SQL Server presentation in 5 minutes using AI. AI is revolutionizing the world as it continues to evolve. In this article, we aim to answer the question: Is it truly possible to create a high-quality presentation using AI in such a short amount of time? Is […]
Some Relief But Still Some Concern
Steve is relieved that he hasn't updated sqlmemorial.org this year, but worries he's missed remembering some of our colleagues.
Understanding Maximum Server Memory in SQL SERVER
This short piece explains the value of maximum server memory and shows you how to change this.
Most Overlooked Features in Power BI
Learn about some of the overlooked but extremely useful features when building Power BI reports and dashboards.
Blogs
Reflections on the Life of a DBA
The DBA life is fraught with pain. Those battles that we endure are mostly...
Moving On-Prem PostgreSQL to the Cloud: Picking the Right Path for Big Tables
Every PostgreSQL migration eventually hits the same fork in the road. The database is...
A Spread of Vacation
By Steve Jones
I’m off on vacation today. Which is a little weird as I just got...
Forums
Inquiry – Enforcing ApplicationIntent=ReadOnly via GPO
Hello, I would like to ask whether it is technically possible to redirect a...
Calculating Geometric Mean in Power BI
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TempDB Facts I
Can I set Accelerated Database Recovery on tempdb?
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