Installing Ubuntu in Level 1 of the Stairway to SQL Server on Linux
In this first article of the Stairway to SQL Server on Linux, learn how to set up your host server.
The Digital Twin
GE is using lots of data, and machine learning to predict when specific systems will fail by nurturing digital twins.
Database technology trends
Big data can be risky, which is why you need great estate management. Join Matt Schmelzer, Data Systems and Automation - IT, and Jonathan Holck, IT Associate, from Artisan Partners in discussion with Microsoft MVP Grant Fritchey to learn how they implemented a successful infrastructure and what tools they need to support their growing estate.
SSRS IIF, Switch and Choose Functions for Dynamic and Appealing Reports
Learn how to use IIF, Switch and Choose logical functions in SSRS reports to make your reports more dynamic and more appealing to report users.
Using Azure Data Studio and the SQL Migration Extension to Perform Offline Migrations
Learn how you can perform an offline migration of a SQL Server to Azure Managed Instances or IaaS VMs.
Building an ETL with PowerShell
There are many ways to load data into a SQL Server database. In this article, Greg Moore demonstrates how to get PowerShell to do more of the work.
State of Database Monitoring Report 2
We’re sharing the results of our State of Database Monitoring survey in four insights reports this year – and the second one is out now. In The value of a monitoring tool for the entire organization you’ll learn why more businesses than ever are using a monitoring tool and how doing so can help the entire business to reduce costs, enhance security and collaborate more efficiently. DBAs - download a copy and send it to your boss, today!
PASS Data Community Summit Pre-cons
This year PASS Data Community Summit is a free virtual event, and I encourage you to register even if you are interested in just a handful of sessions. One of the Learning Pathways might be just what you are looking for, from Query Basics to Power BI to DevOps. What I’m most excited about this […]
Blogs
A New Word: Anderance
By Steve Jones
anderance – n. the awareness that your partner perceives the relationship from a totally...
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...
Forums
Parameter Sensitive Plan Optimization in SQL Server 2022
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Minimum Change Tracking Retention
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SQL Server Auditing: Track Changes by Specific Users on Specific Database Tables
Hello Everyone! My organization is looking to implement a solution in SQL Server (2019...
Question of the Day
Minimum Change Tracking Retention
If I am running this code:
ALTER DATABASE AdventureWorks2017 SET CHANGE_TRACKING = ON (CHANGE_RETENTION=xxx);What is the minimum amount of time I can set? See possible answers