The End of SQL Server 2019
Steve has a few thoughts after the end of mainstream support for SQL Server 2019.
Beyond Single-Cloud: A Peek into Multi-Cloud
The digital landscape is rapidly evolving, and the question has progressed from whether to adopt cloud technology to how to effectively use it to drive business growth and innovation. Having recognized the power of the cloud in terms of agility, scalability and innovation, organizations are turning their focus to how to get more from their investment. One such consideration is multi-cloud.
Dynamic T-SQL Script Parameterization Using Python
Learn how dynamic SQL and sp_executeSQL can be used together from Python.
Monoliths and Microservices
Should we build modern software as monoliths or microservices? Or something else? Steve has a few thoughts today.
SQL Server JSON Functions JSON_OBJECTAGG and JSON_ARRAYAGG
I need to construct JSON from data in our database, but I find the existing FOR JSON PATH limited when the data is not located in one single row but rather scattered over multiple rows. Is there another method on how to handle JSON data in SQL Server? Learn how to use the new SQL Server JSON Functions JSON_OBJECTAGG and JSON_ARRAYAGG in this article.
Smile and Wave Boys
I won't even try to hide it. I got a huge kick out of the penguin characters in the animated movie, Madagascar. For those who don't know, they're trying to escape the zoo, but are trying to hide that from anyone discovering it. So, they put up a front, "Smile and wave boys. Smile and […]
Fabric Analytics for SQL folks: Part 1 - Fabric demystified
Unlock new opportunities for data-driven decision-making by grasping the significance of SQL and structured data in current data and analytics ecosystems like Microsoft Fabric.
More Supply Chain Attacks
Code is vulnerable to supply chain attacks, which aren't something many of us think about.
Crazy number of Parameters… and a challenge
The other day, my lovable coworker and frequent Simple Talk writer: Grant Fritchey, sent this post on X:
Lower Your Attack Surface Area
We all know security is important, but we sometimes make the job harder when we don't handle data appropriately.
Blogs
Enterprise AI Operating Rhythm – Top 5 practices for 2026
2025 exposed a growing gap between AI ambition and operational reality. As budgets tightened...
Stop Being Surprised by Your Azure Bill: Use Budgets
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Resetting on the AI hype train
By Brian Kelley
There's a great article from MIT Technology Review about resetting on the hype of...
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Celebrating Tomorrow
Which of these is more appropriate for tomorrow?
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