SQL Server point in time recovery
In this article, we look at how to do a point in time restore using TSQL and SSMS to recover a database to a particular point in time.
Knowing Your Technologies
When faced with choices, it's important to understand the capabilities and limitations of your options.
Technical Considerations for Data Ingestion - Part 2
In part 2, we discuss the concepts of structure, tooling, and indexing for your data ingestion pipelines.
Dealing with the Bits of a Binary Value in SQL Server
In this article, I want to talk about a topic that you may never need. The only time I have really had need to look at the bits in a byte pattern. In (what is now) ancient versions of SQL Server didn't have such self-describing columns like in its metadata objects like it does now.
Understanding Windows Server Cluster Quorum Options
If you're deploying SQL Server, you are likely running business-critical applications on it and you need to ensure it's protected from downtime and data loss.
How to work with web information, maps, and images in Power BI
In this article, you will learn how you can add the map and image visuals to your Power BI report and have them update as you select different data values.
Bucket Sort Algorithm in Python to Sort a List of Array Values
Learn about how to implement a simple bucket sort algorithm using Python code to sort a list of array values.
How to Find Missing Rows in a Table
When someone says, “Find all the rows that have been deleted,” it’s a lot easier when the table has an Id/Identity column. Let’s take the Stack Overflow Users table:
The Programming Languages We Use
Steve comments on some programming languages and how we approach those we choose to use.
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Vectors in SQL Server 2025
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Odd Sequences
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Question of the Day
Odd Sequences
What values are returned from this code?
CREATE SEQUENCE NumericSequence
AS NUMERIC(5,1)
START WITH 1.0
INCREMENT BY 0.1;
GO
SELECT NEXT VALUE FOR NumericSequence
GO
SELECT NEXT VALUE FOR NumericSequence
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