DATEDIFF vs. DATEADD
Let’s talk about the DATEDIFF vs. DATEADD functions in SQL Server. Each one performs a different task. The former calculates...
2017-01-25
13,279 reads
Superman
SQL Server DBA Tips that Can Save Your Ass
On November 9th I presented a session in the PASS Database Administration Virtual Chapter. The title of the session was...
2016-12-12
381 reads
A Recap of PASS Summit 2016
Yes, it’s that time of the year again. It’s time for the annual PASS Summit. Just like every year, I...
2016-10-31
891 reads
Machine Learning – What is It Good For?
Machine Learning is a very powerful technology used in the field of predictive analytics. As far as I see it,...
2016-10-20
418 reads
Recap of My 24HOP Session – From XML to JSON
Yesterday I presented my session From XML to JSON as part of the 24 Hours of PASS online event. There...
2016-09-08
207 reads
Why Would I Want to Use JSON in SQL Server?
SQL Server 2016 offers built-in support for JSON, in a similar way to the support offered for XML since SQL...
2016-09-04
642 reads
Query Timeout of the Distribution Agent
Last week I got a call from one of our clients. They issued an ALTER TABLE command in order to...
2016-08-22
3,782 reads
SQL Server 2016 Cumulative Update 1
On July 25th Microsoft released the first cumulative update (#1) for SQL Server 2016. This is a good reason to...
2016-08-04
324 reads
Who the Hell is Going to Listen to SQL Server on the Radio
About 3 years ago Matan Yungman contacted me and said he has an interesting proposition. We met and talked about...
2016-07-21
281 reads
We Must Wait for SP1 before Upgrading to SQL Server 2016
This post is for T-SQL Tuesday, hosted by Michael Swart (blog | twitter). This month’s topic is all about SQL Server 2016
I’ve been...
2016-06-14
257 reads
Blogs
Using CAT for Testing of Data Agents
In last months one of the scenarios where you can use AI has been...
Are you getting value from your reporting?
By ChrisJenkins
Do you spend so long manipulating your data into something vaguely useful that you...
The Book of Redgate: SQL Server Central
By Steve Jones
It was neat to stumble on this in the book, a piece by me,...
Forums
Foreach Loop still executes after process and delete all the folders
I have two challenges XML source control not displaying the XML file parent node...
Which 'Where' statement conditional upon a variable
Thanks in advance for any clues on this. I am trying to write a...
Backup to Immutable Storage
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Backup to Immutable Storage
In SQL Server 2025, a backup can be made on Azure Immutable Storage. What changes in how the backup is created?
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