How to Apply Clustering in a Scatter Plot to Visualize Segments in Power BI Desktop
Learn how to build scatter plots in Power BI and use the clustering option to automatically find clusters within the report data for easy visualization.
The Basics of Inserting Data into a SQL Server Table
Before data can be read from of a SQL Server database table, the table needs to contain rows of data. One of the most typical ways to get data into a table is to use the INSERT statement.
Database Deployment with Terraform - Modules
Deploy resources in Azure using reusable code with Terraform modules.
Things I've Learned About the Cloud
Steve shares a few things he's learned from customers trying to migrate their systems to cloud computing platforms.
Rethinking SQL Explicit Transactions
This article looks at a simple example of using explicit transactions when modifying data in SQL Server tables.
Learning New Technology Is Challenging
On nights and weekends, I've been playing with Arduino controllers. I have a couple of projects I'm working through (building a robot that can roll around with "eyes" to avoid obstacles). I've also been trying to work with STM32 controllers, because in a lot of ways, they're more powerful than an Arduino. However, I've hit […]
Assembling Your Own Toolbox
Building a toolbox of useful scripts and code is important for any technology professional.
Data Masking: Static vs Dynamic
Learn about how static data masking differs from dynamic masking and learn which one might be best for your organization.
Build Conditional Logic - SQL IF, BEGIN, END, ELSE, ELSEIF
Learn how to build conditional logic when writing SQL code using IF, BEGIN, END, ELSE, and ELSEIF logic.
Improving the Quality of Data Governance: Where to Start?
How do we set about improving the quality of data governance within an organization? What are the priorities? Data Governance is generally considered to mean providing clear roles, responsibilities, policies, principles, and organizational structures that can ensure that data is managed well, in a way that benefits the whole organization. Where do you start?
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Azure Networking: Designing for Change
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Failing to plan is planning to fail. When organizations first begin implementing Azure networking,...
The Case of the Forgotten Compatibility Mode – Scooby Dooing Episode 3
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Forums
just finished a deep dive into snowflake
Hi, i know this is a sql forum but snowflake purports to interface with...
SQL Server authentication vs. Trusted connection
I maintain an application written years ago, where the database is on a Windows...
The Duplicate Cursor
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The Duplicate Cursor
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