In this sixth level of the SSAS Tabular stairway, learn how to create meaningful measures.

The Data Center that Exploded

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SimpleTalk

A while back, in a Simple-Talk editorial meeting, someone bet Phil Factor that he couldn't come up with a Halloween story. To our surprise he said he could, as long as he didn't have to keep to the strict literal truth. In the end, he came up with a story about a story, and it is true that he first told the story in a data Centre at Halloween!

How Much AI Do We Need?

by Steve Jones

SQLServerCentral

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI seems to be invading many different parts of our life. Today Steve wonders how much we really need.

GUID in SQL Server

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MSSQLTips.com

Data Types

This tip's objective is to present and describe several T-SQL examples for creating, using, and analyzing GUIDs and assessing their uniqueness.

Subscribing to a Great New Year

by drsql@hotmail.com

SQLServerCentral

Database Weekly

It is December 27, and the most significant day of the year for reviewing your life is quickly approaching. New Year’s Day is probably the most positive day of the year when people, in all manner of situations, think back to the previous rotation around the earth and decide what they will do better this […]

How to Repair Corrupt MySQL Tables

by Nisarg Upadhyay

SQLServerCentral

MySQL

In the modern world, the companies are not solely dependent on a specific database server platform. There are many database platforms available that are adequate to handle moderate workload and client requirements of high availability and disaster recovery. MySQL is one of those database platforms which provides a lot of features and high performance. Just […]

On Looking and Acting the Part

by Phil Factor

SQLServerCentral

Phil Factor's offers tips for longevity in the world of IT consultancy: listen well, humiliate no-one and convince others that it was their expertise that solved the problem.

SQL Server Forced Plans Overwite the Query Hash

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SQLServerCentral

A 16-year old SQL Server bug that means 'forced plans' have the query plan hash in place of the expected query hash. Includes an explanation and discussion of the term 'morally equivalent plan'.