SQL Server Reporting Services: What I wish I knew when I started?
In this article Scott Murray covers some lessons learned over the years when working with SQL Server Reporting Services that he wish he knew when he started with SSRS.
The Clear Cloudy Future of Databases
The future of databases is in the cloud. Maybe not for everyone, but it is becoming a trend.
The Dangers When Changing Database File Names
Recently a friend had an issue with their SQL Server as a result of a file change in their SQL Server database. In this short piece, I want to highlight the dangers of making some changes to an online database that might cause an unexpected outage. This is really the same whether you are changing […]
Refactoring Databases with SQL Prompt
Louis Davidson demonstrates how SQL Prompt can significantly lessen the pain involved in occasional, 'heavyweight' database refactoring processes, such as renaming modules, tables and columns (Smart Rename), or splitting tables (Split Table).
The Demise of the DBA
Today most of the tasks done by traditional DBAs are performed by artificial intelligence systems or the database itself. With so few important tasks left to perform, are DBAs really needed anymore?
Building Helpful Commit Messages
Using a VCS is a core skill, according to Steve. One part of that is learning to write better commit messages.
A MongoDB to SQL Server Migration: Data Typing and Un-nesting
Importing data from one system to another is a common task for database professionals. It’s possible to spend a lot of time figuring out what the schema should be for the target table. In this article, Rodney Landrum demonstrates an interesting solution to automatically figure out the data types and un-nest delimited data.
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AI: Blog a Day – Day 6: Embeddings – How AI Understands
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String Similarity II
What is the range for the result from the EDIT_DISTANCE_SIMILARITY() function in SQL Server 2025?
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