A Presenter’s Guide to the Stack Overflow Database
Brent shows you how the table joins work and points out some neat data distribution issues.
Why not take a risk and try something new?
When we risk failure, we also have the opportunity for success, so try something new today.
Introduction to PowerShell with SQL Server Using Invoke-SQLCMD
PowerShell is the preferred scripting tool used by Windows and Active Directory administrators. It can also be used to administer SQL Server or even just export data. In this article, Greg Moore demonstrates how to use the PowerShell cmdlet Invoke-SQLCMD to export data from SQL Server.
Creating an Azure SQL Database - Level 3 of the Stairway to Azure SQL Database
Learn how to create a SQL Server database in Azure in this level.
Data Clarity
The ways in which we collect and use data aren't always apparent to our customers. Perhaps we should do better.
Handling error converting data type varchar to numeric in SQL Server
Error converting data type varchar to numeric may occur when trying to import data that looks like numbers, but doesn't act like a number. Read how to solve this issue.
Protecting Our Stream of Data
We can't protect against all hacks, but can we prove they weren't our fault?
SQL Server 2008 Migration to SQL Server 2017 Linux Containers using Database Cloning
Learn how you can get a SQL Server 2017 container working with Docker and Windocks.
Azure SQL Database Business Continuity Enhancements
Marcin Policht provides an overview of a number of new features that facilitate Azure SQL Database business continuity.
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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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