Datamarts and exploratory analysis using Power BI
During Build 2022, Microsoft announced a new feature, Datamarts for Power BI. MVP Dennes Torres explains this new feature and provides and example.
DevOps 101: Unlock the value of frequent deployments with Database DevOps
Frequent deployments can give you greater flexibility in meeting changing business requirements, but if code quality is poor this may cause major headaches for your customers and your whole organization. Join Microsoft Data Platform MVP, and AWS Community Builder Grant Fritchey to discover the benefits of, and best practices for frequent deployments.
Monitoring Azure Blob Storage
Learn about how you can monitor your Azure Storage account and set alerts to let you know when to take action.
Different ways to Convert a SQL INT Value into a String Value
In this article we cover different ways to convert a SQL Server numeric value into a string value.
Four ways to elevate team efficiency and code quality
IDC have reported that ‘the shortage of full-time developers will increase from 1.4 million in 2021 to 4.0 million in 2025’. So how do teams keep pace with business demands, without relying on recruiting extra staff? Discover 4 ways that teams can elevate efficiency and code quality to speed up delivery of accurate database changes.
Stairway to Advanced T-SQL Level 7: Ordering Your Data Using Ranking Functions
In SQL Server there are 4 different ranking functions: RANK, DENSE_RANK, NTILE, and ROW_NUMBER. These ranking functions were introduced in SQL Server 2005. In this stairway level I will be reviewing each of these different ranking functions, and will show you how to use them by providing a few examples.
Azure Synapse Link for SQL: From production to a data warehouse in a few clicks
Microsoft announced Azure Synapse Link for SQL. In this article, MVP Dennes Torres explains the new feature.
Blogs
T-SQL Tuesday #203: Risk and Reward
By Steve Jones
This is timely, as I’m currently on a boat in the Adriatic taking a...
dataMinds Connect 2026 – Slides & Scripts
You can find the slides and SQL scripts for my session “Spice up your...
How to Clear the SSMS Cache (SSMS 21 and Later)
By SQLPals
How to Clear the SSMS Cache (SSMS 21 and Later) Updated...
Forums
Risk Vs Reward, The never ending ROI discussion.
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Trigger isn't working
Hi, I have a trigger, that works fine elsewhere but is not working at...
Question of the Day
Hyperscale Replicas IV
In Azure SQL Database Hyperscale Edition, how many geo-replicas can be created?
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