After more than 30 years, Microsoft has finally pushed me away from their OS.

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Why I'm not as gung-ho about Microsoft certifications as I used to be. [...Read More]

A recap of how I prepared for and passed Exam 70-767: Implementing a Data Warehouse using SQL. [...Read More]

Combining two popular learning styles hits the sweet spot. [...Read More]

Initial thoughts on XE Profiler, a new feature in SSMS 17.3. [...Read More]

If you're late getting to the Azure party as I was, you should know what you're up against. [...Read More]

For T-SQL Tuesday #89, Koen Verbeeck wants to know how we feel about technology and change. [...Read More]

An embarrassing tale of keyboard shortcuts, Find/Replace, the Visual Studio Shell, and Microsoft Connect. [...Read More]

I can't cage the DBCC beast without breaking the zoo. The maulings will continue until morale improves. [...Read More]

T-SQL Tuesday #80. "Perhaps there is a feature you would like to see added into SQL that just isn’t there yet – what is it?" [...Read More]