Bronze Age Development
The slow pace of Visual Studio development had a number of problems over the years, but Microsoft has dramatically changed the way they build their software for the better.
2021-02-02 (first published: 2014-08-21)
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Editorials
The Database Server Upgrade for Let's Encrypt
Let's Encrypt upgrades their database servers and publishes the details.
2021-02-01
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Information Security, ITs Abused Step Child
Many of us grew up with one version of Cinderella or another. The step child that's horribly mistreated by the new parent is a scary story. In the Disney version, everything works out fine. However, if you read some of the original Grimm versions of the story (and there is more than one version), not […]
2021-01-30
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Cutting Edge Technology
Cutting edge technology might vary for many people, and Steve wonders what you think.
2021-01-29
105 reads
Impact Minutes
When downtime strikes, we may have to make decisions about which systems to focus our efforts upon. Steve talks about the impact of a disaster on your choices.
2021-01-28
100 reads
Remembering the Past
We had unfortunately lost quite a few members of our SQL Family. We have a new way to remember them.
2021-01-27
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Live versus Stored Data
Is it always important to have the most current data? Steve notes that you might need to make a decision here.
2021-01-26
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Are You Empowered?
Many people don't feel like they can make changes in their work environment. Today Steve notes this is common in many organizations.
2021-01-25
107 reads
Data Privacy Grows in California
Changes in data privacy law in California are demanded by consumers.
2021-01-23
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A Beginning Project
Learning to be a better database developer can be hard. Today Steve asks how you might suggest someone learn.
2021-01-22
271 reads
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
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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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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