DAX table functions for paginated reports: Part 1
Several DAX table functions can be used for paginated reports when you want all the data, not a summary. Adam Aspin explains how to use DAX table functions for paginated reports.
The Battlefield of Your Career
If you want to actively manage your career and drive it forward, Steve has some advice.
DevOps 101: What, who, why and how?
More and more organizations are turning to DevOps as a way of working together to improve the efficiency and quality of software delivery, and increase value to the business. But what exactly is DevOps and what does it mean for you and your organization?
When to use CHAR, VARCHAR, or VARCHAR(MAX)
It’s important to choose the right datatypes when designing a database. Greg Larsen explains the differences between CHAR, VARCHAR and VARCHAR(MAX).
Joining a Community
In the last week I've been actively trying to join the PostgreSQL community. It's been an interesting experience. I suspect it's going to stay interesting for a while. As part of what I'm doing, I saw this excellent video from Ryan Booz, talking about joining a new community. It got me to thinking. You have […]
Do You Still Use CHAR?
When designing a database, choosing good datatypes is important, but not necessarily all the time. Today Steve wonders if you still use fixed sting data types.
SQL Server Development Using Free Tools
You can make SQL Server database development faster and easier with a FREE toolkit!
Reporting on the Progress of a Flyway Database Development Project
This article demos a novel way to report on the progress of your Flyway development project. It provides both SQL and PowerShell versions of code that extracts information for each database version from the Flyway schema history table and then plots it in a Gantt chart.
Vertipaq optimization and its impact on columnstore compression
Vertipaq optimization is a critical component of the columnstore compression process. Edward Pollack explains how it works and what you need to know to manage it.
Blogs
Troubleshooting SQL Server – Starting with the Error Log
By gbargsley
We’ve all been there. Someone walks up and asks, “Is SQL Server having issues?”...
From OLTP to Analytics: Bridging the Gap with Modern SQL Architectures
By Chris Yates
In the beginning, there was OLTP – Online Transaction Processing. Fast, reliable, and ruthlessly...
Free Online Sessions – Building the €100 DWH and Indexing for Dummies
I’m giving two online sessions soon on virtual events that are free to attend....
Forums
What is rice purity test?
The Rice Purity Test is a harmless questionnaire designed to assess an individual's exposure...
The Security of Old Tech
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Revisiting SQL Server Window Functions- A Practical Walkthrough
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Question of the Day
Tables with a SPARSE Column and Consumption
True or False: Tables with a SPARSE column consume more space than regular columns if most values are NOT NULL.
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