The K8s Overview
Kubernetes is a technology Steve thinks will be important in the future and knowing a bit more about it can be important for your career.
Troubleshoot Slow RDS SQL Servers with Performance Insights
In this article we look at using AWS Performance Insights to help monitor and troubleshoot SQL Server performance issues when running on RDS.
Digging into Azure SQL Database Hyperscale Edition
This article will look deeper at the Azure SQL Database - Hyperscale edition, which was moved into General Availability (GA) in May 2019. This followed a bit of a preview time, when I first learned about how it worked in detail. I was impressed with the work being done, some of which will make it […]
Automating Schema Comparisons with SQL Compare Projects and PowerShell
Your PowerShell process for database comparison and deployment is running smoothly, and your instinct is to 'leave well alone'. However, you continually need to delve into the script to tweak comparison settings or add a new command line switch. Phil Factor proposes a way to avoid this using SQL Compare projects.
Introduction to the Partition By Window Function
Window functions can be life savers by making a complicated SQL calculation easy. A window function combines that logic and provides row by row or window by window feedback. Read on to learn more!
Losing The Security Game
Losing the security game is no fun when data is involved. Steve points out some things you should be doing.
Modular ETL Architecture Design in SSIS
Overview of ETL Architecture In a data warehouse, one of the main parts of the entire system is the ETL process. ETL is the system that reads data from the source system, transforms the data according to the business logic, and finally loads it into the warehouse. While fetching data from the sources can seem […]
Script SQL Server Replication With PowerShell
Learn how you can use PowerShell and RMO to script out your replication configuration.
Reporting Services Basics: Adding Groups to Reports
Most SSRS reports are organized into grouping levels where it’s possible to add totals for each group. In this article, Kathi Kellenberger continues her SSRS series by walking through how to create both a Matrix and Table report.
Protecting Data from the Inside
Phil Factor on the difficult task of guarding against the theft of data from within an organization.
Blogs
Claude AI Convinced Me Not to Build an iPad App
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I coach volleyball and I do a lot of stat stuff on paper. I...
A New Word: Dolorblindness
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dolorblindness – n. the frustration that you’ll never be able to understand another person’s...
Claude Code Helps Analyze Test Data Manager Log Files
By Steve Jones
I had a customer ask about analyzing their Test Data Manager (TDM) usage to...
Forums
Data Warehouse Toolkit meets Star Schema: The Complete Reference
Is there a good syllabus for reading these two together? (Yes, it's called the...
GPX distance and time analysis in SQL Server
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The DBA is Dead; Long Live the DBA
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Question of the Day
Changing the AG Listener
In SQL Server 2025, if I want to remove an IP from a listener, what do I do?
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