Stairway to U-SQL Level 15: U-SQL Global Scalar Functions With C#
In this article, see how to created shared functions using C# assemblies in U-SQL.
Setting Variables in Calling T-SQL Code While Using sp_executesql
In this tip, Greg Larsen shows you how to set variables in your calling T-SQL code when using sp_execute sql.
What is normal? Finding outliers with R
How do you currently set alerting thresholds? What is normal? And more importantly, what is truly abnormal? We will explore these questions.
UNION ALL Optimization
Paul White digs into row goals as he explains some interesting and inconsistent behavior with UNION ALL queries in SQL Server.
Guilty of Over-Customising
Am I guilty of over-customising software? Read this and let us know what you think.
The Value of Surveys
Phil Factor on the perils of trying to squeeze good insights out of bad surveys.
Two Approaches to Addressing Circular References in SSDT
Both options have their advantages and disadvantages. Neither is universally right for all situations. Understand the differences before picking the model that works for your situation.
Guide to enhancing privacy and addressing GDPR requirements with the Microsoft SQL platform
A new whitepaper published today gives Microsoft SQL customers technical guidance for how to approach GDPR compliance with Microsoft SQL technologies.
Scala and Apache Spark in Tandem as a Next-Generation ETL Framework
Scala and Apache Spark might seem an unlikely medium for implementing an ETL process, but there are reasons for considering it as an alternative. After all, many Big Data solutions are ideally suited to the preparation of data for input into a relational database, and Scala is a well thought-out and expressive language. Krzysztof Stanaszek describes some of the advantages and disadvantages of a scala-based approach to implementing and testing an ETL solution.
Blogs
T-SQL Tuesday #198 Roundup: How Do You Detect Data Changes?
Thank you to everyone who participated in T-SQL Tuesday #198! When I wrote the...
Optimizing Redshift Performance by Configuring WLM Queues
Efficient query performance in Amazon Redshift often comes down to how well you manage...
PowerShell Strikes Back: Return of the Loop
By gbargsley
Welcome back to PowerShell Strikes Back. We’re three weeks in, and the training is...
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QUOTENAME Quote Parameters
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Merge Replication failing with Error converting data type nvarchar to numeric
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Question of the Day
QUOTENAME Quote Parameters
When I use QUOTENAME(), I can optionally provide the character used to surround the string in the result. Can I use any character?
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