Less is More
In some ways the world changes a lot; in others, it's very much the same. Steve notes that often change brings opportunities, if you can adapt.
2022-02-28
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Career Growth
An Active Job Search
Steve wants you to manage your career and actively find the job that is best for you.
2022-02-18
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The Battlefield of Your Career
If you want to actively manage your career and drive it forward, Steve has some advice.
2022-02-14
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Are You a Good Engineer?
A thread about what it takes to be a good engineer has Steve commenting on those characteristics that are important to him.
2022-01-28
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2022-01-14
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What Were Your 2021 Wins
The first poll question of the year has Steve asking you to look back at 2021 and pick something good that happened.
2022-01-07
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A Day in the Life of a SQL Server Data Architect
This article looks at what an average day of a SQL Server Data Architect looks like and some of the things you would need to as a Data Architect.
2021-12-29
Wellness Week
I work for a great company, one that I feel cares about me as more than a "resource", gives me opportunities (with responsibility and accountability), and has some nice benefits. I actually used one of those last week. I get a volunteer day every year, where I can spend time with a charity and get […]
2021-12-22
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Acknowledging Success
Annual awards are a fun thing for Steve, and he hopes more organizations will start doing them.
2021-12-13
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Holiday Fun for Your Career
The Advent of Code is live, and Steve finds it to be a fun way to take a break during your day.
2021-12-04
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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
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Having a Little Fun at SQL Server Central
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Designing SQL Server Pipelines That Are Ready for AI Before You Actually Need AI
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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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