Naming Conventions for SQL Server Objects
Phil Factor feels that as a community we can do more to help people who are wrestling with SQL coding standards.
How to Linux for SQL Server DBAs — Part 2
SQL Server DBAs are typically quite familiar with security and best practices in Windows but may not understand how security works in Linux. In this article, Kellyn Pot'Vin-Gorman demonstrates how to manage user accounts in Linux and why working while logged in as root is a bad idea.
The Real World: Implementing Data Compression in SQL Server 2008 R2
Sharing our experience using Data Compression as a space savings option in MS SQL Server 2008
Your SQL Server is Bored: What Low Wait Times Mean
In which you ask your assistant to fetch your coffee, and time them.
Auditing the password changes using LOGIN_CHANGE_PASSWORD_GROUP Server
Auditing the password changes using LOGIN_CHANGE_PASSWORD_GROUP Server Level Audit Group.
Using your critical eye to see something positive
As DBA's we are often looking for issues and hole is things, but it is also important to see positives and seek a better solution.
Creating Machine Learning Applications using Azure Cognitive Services
Azure contains a vast array of services that can be used for machine learning, text analysis, and more. In this article, Supriya Pande provides a brief explanation of machine learning and then walks you through creating a sentiment analysis application.
Installing the Database Server - Level 2 of the Stairway to SQL Server on Linux
In this next level, we learn how to install SQL Server on Linux and verify that everything is working.
Using Tools That Fit
The right tool is important for a good job. Andy Warren asks if you're thought about the tools you use on a daily basis.
Using Azure Quickstart Templates
In this tip we look at how to use Azure quick start templates as well as how you can customize the templates to meet your needs.
Blogs
VPN + SQL Server Connections: Why Long-Working Setups Suddenly Fail with Msg 10054 and “Connection Broken”
By Tim Radney
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been contacted by multiple customers experiencing the same...
Future IT Roles – Agentic Architect and AI Boom!!
By Vinay Thakur
These days everything is changing to AI World, IT roles are getting changed and...
Free Webinar about Columnstore Indexes
I’m doing a small series on indexing basics for SQL Server, and on May...
Forums
There's Too Much to Learn
Comments posted to this topic are about the item There's Too Much to Learn
How to Calculate Distance Between Coordinates in SQL Server
Comments posted to this topic are about the item How to Calculate Distance Between...
SSoL Support on the OS
Comments posted to this topic are about the item SSoL Support on the OS
Question of the Day
SSoL Support on the OS
On which Linux versions is SQL Server 2025 on Linux supported?
See possible answers