Avoiding Stored Procedures
This week Steve Jones argues against stored procedures. Is it a good argument or do want to stick with your stored procedures.
Calculating odds ratio with T-SQL and R
Simple steps towards understanding what is an Odds Ratio, and how do we arrive at it using TSQL and R scripts.
Formatting SQL Code - Part the Second
When you're formatting SQL Code, your objective is to make the code as easy to read with understanding as is possible, in a way that errors stand out. The extra time it takes to write code in an accessible way is far less than the time saved by the poor soul in the future, possibly yourself, when maintaining or enhancing the code. There isn't a single 'best practice, but the general principles, such as being consistent, are well-established. Joe Celko gives his take on a controversial topic.
Data Driven Subscription Workaround
A guide for getting around the missing data driven subscription feature in Standard editions of Microsoft SQL Server.
Separate Accounts
Security is a complex process, one that is becoming more and more important to DBAs all the time. This week Steve Jones wants to know how security is handled for your service accounts.
SQL Server docks in Linux
The Database Engine on the Data Platform departs for Linux. A late arrival but worthwhile, says Phil Factor.
Migrating Content Between Report Servers
This topic describes options for migrating content from one SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) report server to another report server.
Import data from Azure SQL to Tabular Databases
Daniel Calbimonte shows how to create an Azure SQL Database with the AdventureworksLT data, and how to import the information into a SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular Model Database.
Better Coding
The Australian Census was a mess, and supposedly some university students build a better version. Steve Jones comments on better coding practices.
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Programmatically Retrieving MLV Lineage and Refresh Times
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Question of the Day
Increase Deadlock Detection
How can I alter the deadlock detection interval to 2 seconds instead of 5 seconds on my SQL Server 2025 instance?
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