Cone of Uncertainty

Our design and modeling is often done with some level of uncertainty. Steve has a few guidelines today.

5 Database DevOps Trends Landing on your Shoulders

Are these challenges heading your way?

Join us on Nov 15th at PASS Data Summit to discuss key trends that impact Database DevOps, such as Containerization, and Cloud Build/CI systems. Reserve your place now.

Bringing SQL Server Data Quality Tools to Your Company

Learn how and why you should be using Melissa's data quality components that fully integrate into SSIS packages to fix data problems and save your company money.

Good Enough

Steve talks a little about when code is good enough.

Stairway to SSAS Tabular Level 7: Time Intelligence

Time Intelligence is a common methodology in Dimensional Modeling that allows for calculations of measures based on relative dates. These include “To-Date” measures like Year to Date or Quarter to Date as well as Previous Period comparisons. Once these are created within a model, other DAX functions can be used for metrics like Year over […]

DevOps 101 Webinar: Key Concepts and Terminologies

As you embark on your own Database DevOps journey you are going to hear many new concepts and phrases, but what do they mean and why are they important to consider? Join Grant Fritchey live as he breaks down the key concepts and terminologies around Database DevOps.

Raising Exceptions and Error Handling with SQL Server THROW

Learn how and why to use THROW in your SQL Server code to be able to better handle errors that may occur during code execution.

The Home Password Cracker

Passwords cracked in under an hour using modern hardware have Steve shaking his head.

How to Use PowerShell to Track a Network Latency Issue in an Always On Availability Group

This article tracks down a problem with Availability Groups due to network bandwidth.

Remote Remote Work

Working remotely can be more than working at home, which Steve thinks helps the work-life balance.