Data experiments with salary survey – I
As someone who just crossed three decades of working in technology – I have a sudden renewed interest in understanding how...
2018-03-22 (first published: 2018-03-12)
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Mala's Data Blog
My experience with TechOutbound 2018 – Caribbean
I am a passionate, regular attendee of Techoutbound (formerly SQLCruise) events. I try to do at least one every year. ...
2018-02-26
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DBA best practices..from the DBA from Heaven
I met Tom Roush for the first time around 9 years ago – at a PASS Summit. If I recall right...
2018-02-01
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SQL Saturday Nashville 2018
I decided to go to the SQL Saturday at Nashville this year to get some good learning and networking in...
2018-01-15
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T-SQL Tuesday #97 Roundup: Learning goals for 2018
T-SQL Tuesday is a monthly blog party started by respected SQL Guru Adam Machanic. I was honored with hosting this...
2017-12-18
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T-SQL Tuesday #97 – My learning plan
This month’s T-SQL Tuesday is hosted by…er..yours truly. I picked a topic that usually comes up for me every December...
2017-12-25 (first published: 2017-12-11)
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T-SQL Tuesday #97 – Setting learning goals for 2018
This is my first opportunity hosting a T-SQL Tuesday and am super excited!!T-SQL Tuesday is the brainchild of well respected SQL Guru...
2017-12-04
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TSQL Tuesday #96 – Folks who have made a difference
This month’s T-SQL Tuesday is hosted by Ewald Cress, and the topic is ‘Folks who have made a difference’. This...
2017-11-14
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Dealing with disquiet
Last week I listened to a podcast from one of my best friends in the sql community – Kendra Little. In...
2017-11-23 (first published: 2017-11-11)
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PASS Summit 2017 – the best ever
I have been a PASS summit attendee for 14 years now. This year is my 15th. Every year is different...
2017-11-05
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A New Word: on tenderhooks
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on tenderhooks – adj. feeling the primal satisfaction of being needed by someone, which...
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...
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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
Comments posted to this topic are about the item Having a Little Fun at...
Question of the Day
String Similarity I
On SQL Server 2025, when I run this, what is returned?
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