The Connection to the Primary Replica is not Active
In this article, I’m going to talk an issue that I found when joining replica or database on secondary replica to availability group.
Why I Don’t Like Shared Development Databases
Today, Kendra explains why she doesn't like shared development databases.
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Power BI Advanced Q&A
What advanced features are available in the Power BI Q&A functionality? Also, how does the new Q&A visual work?
Export/Import Data using BCP - SQL Server on Linux
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Cloning all the Databases on a Server
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SQL Server Attach and Detach Database Examples
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Creating a Logical SQL Server: Level 2 of the Stairway to Azure SQL Database
In this second level of the Stairway to Azure SQL Database, we cover the basics of building a logical server using the portal and PowerShell.
Why A Query May be Faster the Second Time it Runs
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Vectors in SQL Server 2025
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Odd Sequences
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Question of the Day
Odd Sequences
What values are returned from this code?
CREATE SEQUENCE NumericSequence
AS NUMERIC(5,1)
START WITH 1.0
INCREMENT BY 0.1;
GO
SELECT NEXT VALUE FOR NumericSequence
GO
SELECT NEXT VALUE FOR NumericSequence
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