Converting Data Across Time Zones: An In-Depth Primer
This article dives into all the math required to convert historical times between time zones.
Executing Optional Code in Flyway Callbacks
This article demonstrates how we can use a Flyway placeholder as a simple on/off switch for each task, during Flyway migrations.
Change the Instance Collation by Rebuilding Databases in SQL Server 2017
As a part of my DBA activities, I do a lot of SQL Server installations every week. Most of the time, I install the instance with the default collation. A collation is a configuration setting in SQL Server that determines how the database engine should read the data. SQL Server has huge list of collations […]
Building a SQL Computational Framework for MACD Indicators
This article looks at how to calculate MACD indicators using a set of T-SQL code and data stored in a SQL Server database.
The Lock Escalation Threshold – Part 3
The examples so far in this series have all used repeatable read isolation to acquire shared locks on qualifying rows and hold them to the end of the transaction. This was convenient for the demos but repeatable read isolation isn’t common in everyday use.
Calling Procs from PowerShell with Parameters
Building on his last article, Frank shows how to add parameters to your stored procedure calls from PoSh.
Cloud First Software
Many software packages are moving to the cloud, but Steve doesn't like to see this without some ability to extract data.
Improving Skills at Work
A large part of the success I've had in my career has come from growing my skills, both technical and soft, throughout the years. I've always been driven to learn more and improve my ability to accomplish the tasks I've been assigned. Or those that I've sought out and tackled. A little initiative has been […]
Blogs
A New Word: on tenderhooks
By Steve Jones
on tenderhooks – adj. feeling the primal satisfaction of being needed by someone, which...
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...
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Simulating Mercury’s Orbital Motion Using Pure T-SQL (NASA 2025 Dataset)
SQL Server is typically viewed as a transactional or analytical database engine. However, it...
Azure SQL Database | CREATE EVENT SESSION [Blocking_Capture] ON DATABASE
Hello, Is there a way in Azure SQL Database to change the 'Blocking Process...
Question of the Day
String Similarity I
On SQL Server 2025, when I run this, what is returned?
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