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.
'Comedy Limited' with SQL Server
Phil Factor is not amused by SQL Server's handling of the comma-separated value (CSV) file format.
The Crimes of Chicago: Working with Data in MongoDB
NoSQL databases like MongoDB are gaining popularity, but using the right tools for the job at hand is most important. In this article, Phil Factor demonstrates how to work with a MongoDB database and how to use PowerShell with MongoDB so that the process can be automated.
Fun at Work
Today Steve asks about the fun times you might have had at work and captured in pictures.
Trust, or Verify – How FKs Can (or Cannot) Help Performance
Learn how trusted foreign keys (FK) can help or hurt performance.
Setting Up SQL Server: People Still Need Help
Erik points out a few things that SQL Server should offer to configure by default.
Blogs
Introducing the SQL Server on Kubernetes Operator
Are you considering replatforming your SQL Server workload due to recent vendor changes, but...
Advice I Like: Rewards from Work
By Steve Jones
The greatest rewards come from working on something that nobody has words for. If...
Overcoming Challenges: Navigating Common Pitfalls in FinOps Adoption
By HeyMo0sh
Working in DevOps, I’ve seen FinOps do amazing things for cloud cost control, but...
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Removing TDE
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