Three big reasons T-SQL still beats the GUI – a MinionWare snippet
We like code better than mouse clicks for three basic reasons: T-SQL lets you do more. T-SQL lets you share your process. T-SQL lets you keep a record.
The...
2020-05-27
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SQL Awesomesauce
These five SQL tools are essential for 2020 – a MinionWare snippet
You’re going to need some solid SQL tools. Here are the five absolutely essential tools for SQL Server shops, as agreed on by the MinionWare team.
The post These five...
2020-05-19
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These five SQL tools are essential for 2020 – a MinionWare snippet
You’re going to need some solid SQL tools. Here are the five absolutely essential tools for SQL Server shops, as agreed on by the MinionWare team.
The post These five...
2020-05-19
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What to Pack for PASS Summit
In checklist form! Absolute I-probably-won’t-survive-without-this ESSENTIALS Wallet Prescriptions Glasses/contacts Phone and cord Laptop and cord (okay, maybe this is just me) A jacket (after all, Seattle) Generally A GOOD IDEA...
2019-10-29
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What to Pack for PASS Summit
In checklist form! Absolute I-probably-won’t-survive-without-this ESSENTIALS Wallet Prescriptions Glasses/contacts Phone and cord Laptop and cord (okay, maybe this is just me) A jacket (after all, Seattle) Generally A GOOD IDEA...
2019-10-29
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All about PASS Summit 2019
Here are the things you must/should probably know about PASS Summit 2019, as told by me. Included: Advice for first timers Prioritized schedule at a glance Sessions we recommend...
2019-09-23
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Trouble writing? Join the club. #JustWriteTech
I was talking with a couple of excellent SQL people* recently, and we were bemoaning the difficulties and disciplines of blogging. This is what speakers do after a successful SQL...
2019-09-19
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Use T-SQL, not the GUI
There’s a very good reason to do most of your DBA work using T-SQL, and not the SSMS object explorer. Let me tell you about it...
The post Use T-SQL,...
2019-08-23
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Beginning T-SQL and Career Roadmap for Women (and Men)! #SQLSatBR
Download session materials and watch the recordings of my excellent sessions on Transact-SQL and IT careers! I'm looking especially at you, women in technology!
The post Beginning T-SQL and Career...
2019-08-19
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Big fall conference – PASS Summit schedule is up!
PASS Summit 2019 now has a schedule and learning tracks, and a letter to convince your boss you should go!
The post Big fall conference – PASS Summit schedule is...
2019-08-14
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Blogs
A New Word: Dolorblindness
By Steve Jones
dolorblindness – n. the frustration that you’ll never be able to understand another person’s...
Claude Code Helps Analyze Test Data Manager Log Files
By Steve Jones
I had a customer ask about analyzing their Test Data Manager (TDM) usage to...
PowerPoint to HTML with Claude AI
By Steve Jones
I had an idea for an animated view of a sales tool, and started...
Forums
Optimism Without Illusion or Why AI Needs Blunt Technologists
Comments posted to this topic are about the item Optimism Without Illusion or Why...
SSIS with VS2022 64/32 issue with Excel files
Hi all, I'm trying to do classic scenario for loading multiple Excel files into...
Case part is sloooooow
Hi So the case statement is slowing this down - but for the life...
Question of the Day
The String Distance I
In SQL Server 2025, what is returned by this code:
SELECT EDIT_DISTANCE('tim', 'tom')
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