Introduction to Azure SQL Datab Sync

The majority of Azure SQL Database related features reach their General Availability (GA) stage relatively quickly. There are however, some exceptions. The most prominent example in this category is likely Azure SQL Data Sync, which has remained in Preview since its introduction 7 years ago. Fortunately, there are signs that this service might be finally reaching production-ready state. In this article, Martin Pollicht introduces its main characteristics.

Learning Data Modeling

Today Steve Jones is looking for database design resources.

PowerShell Tool Time: The Tool Framework

Start learning Powershell (PoSh) for SQL Server and improve your ability to write utilities that will make your job easier.

Troubleshooting CPU Performance on VMware

Jonathan Kehayias discusses SQL Server on VMware, and how to monitor CPU performance – with or without access to vCenter.

SSIS - Execute Package Task

The Execute Package Task is an essential tool for any SSIS developer. Learn how to get the most from it.

The March of AI

Steve Jones talks about the changes that AI may bring to our jobs.

How to Generate a Restore Script

There are multiple ways to accomplish a database restore. But if you wanted to restore a database from a script how might you accomplish that task quickly and accurately?

You’re not delivering DevOps to the database

Byte Me: Paranormal Presence

Machine Learning for Outlier Detection in R

A look into clustering to detect outliers in R. An extension on univariate statistical tests to include multivariate data.