Implementing Vector Datatype with Azure SQL Server
This article shows how to insert data into a database, create embeddings, and then use this data to search the data with a natural language interface.
Fun with PowerShell Asynchronous
Imagine a candle that is lit and takes 1 hour to burn out. Now imagine one hundred candles. How many hours will it last? That depends. If they are lit simultaneously, it will take 1 hour. That is the basic idea of running in the background or asynchronously. Of course, the 100 candles can execute independently of one another, unlike if you try to run 100 processes on a computer with 2 cores. PowerShell has some ways to manage that, as PowerShell job – which we will see in this article – runspaces – needs to add programmable using .net.
How to Develop Solutions with Fabric Data Warehouse: Data Engineering with Fabric
In this next article in the Data Engineering with Fabric series, learn the different ways to develop schemas inside of Fabric.
Using Group Managed Service Accounts with SQL Server
In this tip, we will look at how group Managed Service Accounts (gMSA)
Extended Event Comfort
Steve wants to know if you're using Extended Events and what you think of it.
SQL Database Project in Azure Data Studio
Learn how to create and modify a database project in Azure Data Studio.
Dark Mode in SSMS 21 and overall first impressions
Let me cut to the chase. If you are like me, you may have been searching for: How to turn on Dark Mode in SSMS V21. Searching for that very thing today inspired me to write this blog to help others do the same thing because I couldn’t seem to find an easy answer.
Navigating the Database Landscape in 2025 Livestream on Feb 12
Join us on February 12th for the livestream: Navigating the Database Landscape in 2025: Simplifying Complexity. Discover the latest trends and insights from our 2025 report, learn new approaches for professional development, and gain valuable knowledge to stay ahead in your career.
No End to Programmers
The idea of chat-oriented programming has led some people to think that AI LLMs will reduce the need for programmers. Steve disagrees.
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....
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The Security of Old Tech
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Revisiting SQL Server Window Functions- A Practical Walkthrough
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Tables with a SPARSE Column and Consumption
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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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