SQL Server Tips, Articles and Training

SQL Create Database Tutorial

In this article, we look at how to create an SQL Server database using SSMS and also using T-SQL scripts with several examples.

Datasets in SSRS to Define the Data Structure

In this article, we look at how to use datasets when developing SQL Server Reporting services reports along with examples.

Monolithic vs Microservices Architecture

Many people are confused about monolithic and microservices architectures, and this article will clarify any confusion on the topic.

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Microsoft Fabric

Manage Azure Data Factory pipelines in Microsoft Fabric

Learn how to manage Azure Data Factory pipelines in Microsoft Fabric for centralization and ease of management.

Import and Export

Import PDF into SQL Server

This article explores importing form data from a PDF file into a SQL Server database using a Visual Basic Windows Forms App.

Amazon AWS

AWS Cost Optimization

Learn about AWS cost optimization to understand cloud expenditures and review key aspects where you can save more effectively.

Auditing and Compliance

SOC 2 Audits to Analyze Policies, Procedures and Technology for Data Protection

Learn about SOC 2 audits, which analyze a company's policies, procedures, and technology to protect its data and how it impacts the DBA.

Application Development

Microservices Architecture Challenges and Solutions

Learn about the challenges and solutions for applications when moving towards a microservices architecture for development and deployment.

Restore

Automatically Generate Restore Database SQL Server Scripts

How to automatically generate SQL Server RESTORE database commands for a set of databases based on the backup file contents.

Database Administration

Change Management for DBAs to Install and Track Database Changes

This article covers change management processes for DBAs for installing and tracking database changes in a production environment.

Microsoft Fabric

Modernize a Traditional SQL Server Architecture with Fabric

This article uncovers some of the benefits of modernizing a traditional SQL Server architecture with Fabric and its current limitations.

Python

Data Visualization with Python Matplotlib

Learn about data visualization using Python matplotlib to create a line chart, bar chart, histogram, pie chart, scatter plot, and box plot.

Python

Running a Python Application as a Windows Service

In this article, we look at how to build a Python application that runs as a Windows Service to handle ongoing routine tasks.

Python

How to Query SQL Data with Python pyodbc

In this tip we examine pyodbc an open-source module that provides easy access to ODBC databases along with several examples of how it could be used.

Application Development

Develop a Simple Web Application in ASP.NET with SQL Server

In this tip, we will work through a simple ASP.NET solution to create web pages to work with a SQL Server database.

Tutorial

SQL REPLICATE Function Use and Examples

Learn how to use the SQL Server REPLICATE function to replicate a string X number of times along with examples of use.

Tutorial

INSERT INTO SQL Server table with IDENTITY column

Create an INSERT statement for a table that has an identity column.

Tutorial

Nested and Recursive Triggers in SQL Server

In this chapter I introduce the concepts of nested and recursive triggers and how to create a nested trigger in SQL Server.

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SQL Server Performance Tuning Checklist

This SQL Server checklist will serve as a starting point to help determine what steps might make sense as part of a performance improvement effort.

Webcast

Solving Data Integration Challenges for SQL Server Professionals

Attend this webinar for SQL Server professionals to learn how CData Sync enhances your data workflows and improves data efficiency.

Webcast

Reduce Cost for SQL Server Workloads on AWS using Optimize CPUs Feature

Learn how to reduce the cost of running SQL Server on Amazon EC2 while increasing the price performance by using the Optimize CPUs feature on Amazon E