Azure DWH part 26: Creating your ASDW in Cloud Shell using PowerShell
In this article, we will show how to create an ASDW in PowerShell using the Cloud Shell.
Muddle Through
Perseverance and continued effort, even when you lack knowledge or skill is extremely valuable for a technology professional.
When Does Index Size Change Index Choice?
Erik purposely fragments indexes trying to slow down queries.
Calculating DTU's for Azure SQL Database
This calculator will help you determine the number of DTUs for your existing SQL Server database(s) as well as a recommendation of the minimum performance level and service tier that you need before you migrate to Azure SQL Database.
Valentines Day for Data Professionals
Today Steve Jones asks about how your relationship is at work.
SQL Server Machine Learning Services – Part 4: Finding Data Anomalies with Python
Python is widely used to analyze data. One such use is to find anomalies or outliers. In this article, Robert Sheldon demonstrates how to create a support vector machine (SVM) to score test data so that outliers can be viewed on a scatter plot.
Restore a Database with CDC Enabled
In this post, I’m going to talk about an issue that I found while restoring a backup of CDC enabled database to different SQL instance. You may receive below warning message that includes information about the cause of the warning, which can help you to resolve the issue.
Updating an expired SQL Server TDE certificate
Simon Liew explains how to generate a new TDE certificate to replace the previous, and also looks at the steps needed if the database is in an Availability Group.
A Simple Introduction to Dynamic SQL
Dynamic SQL is essentially normal SQL written in such a way that you end up with a “customised” SQL script at run-time.
Blogs
Moving On-Prem PostgreSQL to the Cloud: Picking the Right Path for Big Tables
Every PostgreSQL migration eventually hits the same fork in the road. The database is...
A Spread of Vacation
By Steve Jones
I’m off on vacation today. Which is a little weird as I just got...
How AgentDBA Identifies Backup Failures
By Arun Sirpal
Every DBA has a box like this. Sitting untouched for months. Nobody’s proud of...
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From SQL Server On-Premises to Claude Desktop: How I built a Full MCP Pipeline
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Independence Day 2026
In the original Independence Day movie (1996), what type of computer did Jeff Goldblum use to connect to the alien mainframe? Take a guess, don't look it up or ask AI.
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