The Problem Isn't Always Your Query or Schema... Sometimes It's Hidden Assumptions
Sometimes the problems aren't your code. Here a few places where re-examining your assumptions can help improve software development.
How to determine the last value used by a sequence in SQL Server
I’ve been a fan of sequences ever since they were added in SQL Server 2012. Prior to that, developers had a choice of IDENTITY columns or a roll-your-own table mechanism.
This Week's AI Trust Problem Became Everyone’s Problem
There’s a saying in security circles: the weakest link isn’t the lock on the front door but the spare key under the mat. This past week gave us two vivid, simultaneous demonstrations of that principle, and if you’re building anything in the AI space right now, both deserve your full attention. The Mythos Leak and […]
A Double Failure
A company has both a server without a password and live data in test environments. Not a good situation.
Migrate SSRS Reports to PowerBI Report Server in SQL Server 2025
Learn about migrating SSRS reports to Power BI Report Server in SQL 2025
IDENTITY vs SEQUENCE in SQL Server – which should you use?
This guide explains how IDENTITY columns and SEQUENCE objects differ in SQL Server, and how you might decide which one is appropriate for a given design.
The Grafana Alternative to SSRS and Power BI
Learn how you can use Grafana natively inside SQL Server Reporting Services.
How to migrate from on-prem to the cloud: uncovering legacy system ‘skeletons’
In this article, Pat Wright explains how to identify hidden risks in legacy applications before moving to the cloud. It features practical advice and guidance to avoid migration failures and surprises.
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Updating the Data API Builder
By Steve Jones
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advice on ssrs version control
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Practical Ways to Approach SQL Server Problems and Case Studies
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Measuring Productivity
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Question of the Day
Tracking All the Queries
I have 3 instances of a brand new long running query that are executing on a SQL Server 2025 instance. Query store is enabled. One of the queries is killed by the administrator, one is cancelled by the user. The other runs to completion. How many rows are in Query Store for this query?
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