Daily Coping 3 Nov 2022
Today’s coping tip is to ask yourself, will this matter a year from now? It’s easy to get caught up in short term things. I’m behind on a few...
2022-11-03
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Blog Posts
The PASS Data Community Summit
I’m looking forward to attending the PASS Data Community Summit this year in Seattle, Washington. I’m also glad to have the opportunity to speak with fellow Microsoft MVPs Josh...
2022-11-03
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The PASS Summit 2022 DevOps Devour Hour from Redgate
At the Data Community Summit this year, Redgate is hosting a couple of lunchtime sessions, the Summit 2022 DevOps Devour Hour. A creative name, for sure. These are Thursday...
2022-11-03
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Create a Community Event at the Summit
There are a few community events at the Summit this year, but fewer than in the past. I know we’re all rebooting our conference experiences, and that can make...
2022-11-02
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Daily Coping 2 Nov 2022
Today’s coping tip is to be kind to yourself today. Remember, progress takes time. I am usually good at this. I work on many things that take time, so...
2022-11-02
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Getting Help Online
I spend a lot of time in the forums on various web sites, trying to assist people with getting help online. It’s shocking how hard they make it. Let’s...
2022-11-02 (first published: 2022-10-24)
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Organize Your Tabs in SQL Server Management Studio
I blogged about this in August, but wanted to do this video as well: Thanks for reading and/or watching! Kevin3NF Follow @Dallas_DBAs
The post Organize Your Tabs in SQL Server...
2022-11-02
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Tales From The Field Weekly Wrap Up for the Week of 10-17-2022
Hello Dear Reader! I hope you had a fantastic weekend. This weekend we celebrated my parents 50th wedding anniversary, my oldest daughter flew into town for an early birthday,...
2022-11-02 (first published: 2022-10-24)
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Daily Coping 1 Nov 2022
Today’s coping tip is to be kind to yourself. Remember progress takes time. I’ve spent most of this year trying to better manage my weight and become healthier. I...
2022-11-01
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SQL Kilts #SeattleSummitMoments
This is another memory of the PASS Summit, this one an idea from Grant Fritchey, who wanted support the Women in Technology (WIT) events. And have a few laughs...
2022-11-01
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Blogs
Ramblings about data communities and your contributions, no excuses
By DataOnWheels
I have been active in the data community throughout my career. I have met...
SQL Server Journey till 2025 (brief)
By Vinay Thakur
Quick Summary for Microsoft SQL Server till 2025, I am fortunate to be part...
Building Power BI Reports: Desktop vs Fabric
By James Serra
Why this comparison feels confusing If you’re a Power BI report author who’s just...
Forums
Simulating Mercury’s Orbital Motion Using Pure T-SQL (NASA 2025 Dataset)
SQL Server is typically viewed as a transactional or analytical database engine. However, it...
Azure SQL Database | CREATE EVENT SESSION [Blocking_Capture] ON DATABASE
Hello, Is there a way in Azure SQL Database to change the 'Blocking Process...
Having a Little Fun at SQL Server Central
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Question of the Day
String Similarity I
On SQL Server 2025, when I run this, what is returned?
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