Paying Attention to Estimates
Aaron Bertrand follows up on a recent post about DATEFROMPARTS() with a deeper look into the estimates and potential mitigation techniques.
A Visit to Microsoft and SQL Server 2016
Today we have a guest editorial from Andy Warren as Steve is on vacation. Andy talks about a trip to Microsoft for the SQL Server 2016 launch.
Writing Better T-SQL: Top-Down Design May Not be the Best Choice
One of the best ways in which you can build better applications is by learning to write better T-SQL. Mickey Stuewe begins a new series showing how you might start to think about writing queries.
Writing Better T-SQL: Top-Down Design May Not be the Best Choice
One of the best ways in which you can build better applications is by learning to write better T-SQL. Mickey Stuewe begins a new series showing how you might start to think about writing queries.
Biml Academy 2 - Importing, Staging, and Loading Data
Next week are 5 more lessons on working iwth Bilm. Each day, Aug 15-19, at 1:00pm EDT.
SQL Server Stored Procedure to Compress Non Partitioned Tables
My SQL Server database has some very big tables that can be compressed. The tables are simple, non-partitioned tables and I want a quick tool to compress them. I
An object lesson about what is really important
A story I heard a long time ago reminds us to choose what is really important.
Executing Multiple Threads to Create a Load
Learn a few techniques for executing multiple sets of queries at once.
SSIS in SSDT: The Basics
SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) is a fast and reliable way of importing and exporting data, but it can be tricky to learn, initially. Rob Sheldon provides a beginner's guide to get you started with using SSIS with Visual Studio and SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT).
Keyboard Hardlines
The potential vulnerabilities of wireless devices might be a security issue for databases.
Blogs
A New Word: Dorgone
By Steve Jones
dorgone– adj. wondering if you could slip away from an event or group conversation...
Tell It Once: Setting Up Claude With Skills and MCP Servers
By ReviewMyDB
Many of us use AI the same way every single day. Open a tab....
SQL Server Transaction Log Forensics: Preserving Evidence During an Incident
By SQLPals
SQL Server Transaction Log Forensics: Preserving Evidence During an Incident SQL...
Forums
does anyone used https://github.com/ktaranov/sqlserver-kit
Could you please let me know if anyone is used https://github.com/ktaranov/sqlserver-kit github for deployment...
How Can Database Performance Improve the Overall Website Experience?
I’ve been looking into ways to improve the connection between a website and its...
When And How to Automate?
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Question of the Day
Hyperscale Replicas II
How many Azure SQL DB Hyperscale HA replicas can be configured as of Sept 2026?
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