Writing Linux Scripts- Part I
Many see scripting as a science, but if you want to write not just functional scripts, but efficient and easy
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Dynamic Values in Linux Scripting
I do a LOT of scripting. Given the choice to click in a GUI vs. typing at the command line,
Read MoreNot Just the How of AD with Linux VM/SQL 2019, but the WHY
Azure Directory is available with Linux SQL Server 2019 in Preview and as I was setting it up in my
Read MoreThe Late Spring Speaking Gauntlet
There are busy times for everyone and if you speak at conferences, the busy times are March,May and November. I
Read MoreMicrosoft Webinar on the Future of the DBA- Certifications
Thanks to those that attended of the over 1600 registrations for the Microsoft webinar yesterday on the future of the
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SSIS vs. Oracle GG
This is the third in a series of product identifications between Oracle and Microsoft to assist those attempting to understand
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Oracle vs. SQL Server Architecture
There are a lot of DBAs that are expected to manage both Oracle and MSSQL environments. This is only going
Read MoreMigrating DB2 Databases to Azure
Yep, still doing a lot of database migrations. Just too many people wanting to migrate their other database platforms over
Read MoreUsing SSMS with Power BI
I’m curious by nature and many have shown interest when I connect Power BI to the SQL Profiler to collect
Read MoreNo Pause on the Azure Data Factory
Using only what you need in Azure is a crucial part of optimizing your environment in the cloud. You find
Read MoreUpcoming Events- #SQLSatCle and @RMOUG_ORG #TD19
As I live in an RV and travel as part of my work and to attend events, travel has started
Read MoreAzure Automation of A-to-Z, Part I
DevOps deployments and automation have numerous tools at their disposal, but most often, scripting is required. Although I’m a Microsoft
Read MoreHow Not to Perform a Difficult Update in SQL Server/Azure
I learned a long time ago, that the quickest way to do something was to not do it at all.
Read MoreMigrating Oracle Databases to Azure
Cloud is a still a huge buzz word because people are still moving to embrace it. As many companies that
Read MoreSpeeding up Power BI Interface for sp_Blitz/First Responder Kit
So Tracy Boggiano told me about the great First Responder kit that Brent Ozar had available to use with sp_Blitz
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Women in Tech Book and Upcoming SQL Saturday Events
Its been a busy holiday for me. Tim and I spent the days traveling since the weekend after Christmas until
Read MoreOde to Azure Cloud Shell on Christmas
When I arrived at Microsoft, I knew I would hopefully get to use my Linux skills for more than teaching
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Clean Data = Happy Analytics
I just finished cleaning up the example data that I was offered for my own demos and solutions. Working in
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