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Cosmos DB Data Migration Between Containers using Databricks and PySpark
In this article learn how to use PySpark scripts in Azure Databricks service to copy data between Cosmos DB containers.
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Azure Cosmos DB – HTAP using Azure Synapse Link
In this article, we will explore the HTAP capabilities of Cosmos DB. The goal is to derive real-time insights from transactional changes made to Cosmos DB, in a cost-effective manner with minimal overhead. I want the solution to be scalable, reliable and overall simple to maintain.
2021-11-03
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Databricks Delta Change Data Feed
In this article we cover how to implement a batch Databricks Change Data Feed process through an end-to-end exercise.
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Advanced Schema Evolution using Databricks Auto Loader
This article demonstrates how to get started with using Auto Loader cloudFiles with Databricks through an end-to-end practical example of ingesting a data stream which has an evolving schema.
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The Azure SQL portfolio
Microsoft provides many ways to run SQL Server in Azure, but which do you choose? In this article, Robert Sheldon explains the Azure SQL options.
2021-09-20
Mount an Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 Account in Databricks
In this article we will walk through a clear end-to-end process of securely mounting an ADLS gen2 account in Databricks.
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Schedule Azure SQL DB Processes using Azure Functions
Learn how to schedule processes in Azure SQL Database using an Azure Function in this easy to follow step by step tutorial.
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Azure Data Factory Incremental Pipeline from Azure SQL Database to Databricks
In this tip find out how to use Azure Data factory to build an incremental pipeline from Azure SQL Database to Databricks.
2021-08-25
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The String Distance I
In SQL Server 2025, what is returned by this code:
SELECT EDIT_DISTANCE('tim', 'tom')
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