In this article, we will explore some internal working principles of SQL Server statistics.
Read more »SQL Server statistics from a different perspective
June 10, 2022The goal of this article is to throw light on the less-known points about SQL Server statistics.
Read more »Exploring the SQL WHERE statement
June 9, 2022This article will talk about the SQL WHERE statement.
Read more »Partitions in SQL Server
June 8, 2022This article will show Partitions in SQL Server and how they work.
Read more »Manage FILESTREAM filegroups of SQL Databases
June 3, 2022In this article, we are going to learn how we can manage the FILSTREAM filegroup of SQL Database. I am going to cover the following topics.
Read more »7 Common T-SQL Query mistakes
June 1, 2022SQL (Structured Query Language) is an ANSI/ISO standard programming language that is designed to program relational databases and T-SQL (Transact-SQL) is an extended implementation of the SQL for Microsoft SQL Server databases. T-SQL is highly used by database persons when they want to program or manage the SQL Server databases. However, the beginners may do some mistakes without realizing when they write queries with SQL. In the next section of this article, we will glance at the common mistakes that may be made by newbies.
Read more »Testing Type 2 Slowly Changing Dimensions in a Data Warehouse
May 30, 2022This article will cover testing or verification aspects of Type 2 Slowly Changing Dimensions in a Data Warehouse.
Read more »Using psql tool with Azure Database for PostgreSQL
May 27, 2022In this article, we will learn how to connect the pSQL tool with Azure Database for PostgreSQL.
Read more »Understanding and creating Azure Cosmos DB accounts
May 25, 2022This article will explore an overview of Azure Cosmos DB, we will also discuss how to create Cosmos DB along with its uses on why we need to choose Cosmos DB.
Read more »Introduction to Azure Synapse Lake Database in Azure Synapse Analytics
May 23, 2022
In this article, we will learn what is an Azure Lake Database conceptually, and the different components of this solution, followed by its practical implementation in upcoming articles.
How to become a SQL Server Developer
May 20, 2022In this article, we will talk about what SQL Server developers do and which main skills are required to get a job as a SQL developer.
Read more »How to write readable T-SQL queries
May 18, 2022This article intends to give some beneficial suggestions that help to write a more readable T-SQL query.
Read more »Lever the TSQL MAX/MIN/IIF functions for Pinpoint Row Pivots
May 16, 2022Introduction
For a recent Tsql development project involving text document records, the customer wanted a product that would show the latest and most recent earlier version of specific document text stored in a SQL Server 2014 database. One result set row had to hold all relevant information for each document: both document versions as described above, and relevant metadata. This essentially required fine-grained row pivots. This article will describe the engineering behind the solution, and compare that solution with the SQL Server PIVOT operator.
Read more »Manage Azure Blob Storage using Azure Storage Explorer
May 13, 2022I will explore how to manage Azure blob storage using storage explorer. Azure blob storage is a storage solution to store various types of data at a massive scale in the cloud environment. If you have a large number of storage accounts in Azure storage, then it will be difficult to manage them. Microsoft has developed a desktop application to manage Azure storage accounts easily. This desktop application is known as Azure storage explorer which is used to manage Azure storage accounts. Read the attached article to learn how to download and install Azure storage explorer, “Getting started with Azure storage explorer”.
Read more »Working with the SQL MIN function in SQL Server
May 12, 2022The SQL MIN function is an aggregate function that is used to find the minimum values in columns or rows in a table.
Read more »Import data using Python in Power BI
May 11, 2022In this article, we will learn how to use Python to source data in Power BI using the python programming language.
Read more »Reporting data from Azure Cosmos DB using Power BI
May 6, 2022In this article, we will learn how to report data from Azure Cosmos DB using Power BI which is one of the most popular reporting tools in the industry.
Read more »Learn PostgreSQL: Managing PostgreSQL databases
May 5, 2022In this article, we will be learning how we can manage the PostgreSQL database. I am covering the following topics.
Read more »CREATE TABLE statement in SQL Server
April 29, 2022In this article, we are going to learn about the CREATE TABLE statement. This article consolidates the various scenarios. I have covered the following scenarios.
Read more »SQL Practice – common questions and answers for SQL skills
April 28, 2022This article will show some important questions and answers to practice SQL.
Read more »Understanding Azure BLOB storage and its uses in SQL Server
April 26, 2022This article will describe Azure blob storage, its features along with its uses in SQL Server. I have explored the basics of Azure storage in my last article, “Getting started with Azure Storage”, I would recommend you read this article to learn various storage options available in Microsoft Azure. The blob storage is one of the storage options offered under Azure storage discussed in this article.
Read more »Change Access Tiers of a blob and Azure storage account
April 20, 2022This article will explain the Access Tier property of Azure storage. I will also explain how to change access tiers of an Azure storage account and for a specific blob object in this article. We have explored the basics of Azure storage in my last articles below which I would suggest you read to understand Azure blob storage.
Read more »Upgrade an Azure blob storage account type from BlobStorage or GPv1 to GPv2
April 15, 2022This article will explain the steps of upgrading the Azure blob storage account type from legacy storage account type BlobStorage or GPv1 to GPv2. Microsoft Azure keeps on adding and upgrading their services. They also persuade customers to upgrade their services which were initially provisioned on older or legacy versions. This article will discuss steps about upgrading the Azure blob storage account that is running on standard performance tier GPv1 or BlobStorage to its latest version standard performance tier GPv2.
Read more »Microsoft SQL Server Trace Flags and usage details
April 13, 2022In this article, we will explore Microsoft SQL Server trace flags with all aspects, and we will learn also how to use them.
Read more »Database level roles in Azure SQL Database
April 12, 2022This article explores the database-level roles in the Azure SQL Database.
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