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SQL Server Antipatterns: Common Mistakes with SQL Code
In today’s tech-saturated world, we expect developers to have a broad range of skills and programming languages at their disposal, SQL usually being one of
The Right Tool for the Right Job
I’m looking forward to 2024. From many perspectives, I think we are going to see great advancements, including in technology, that on one hand will make our lives easier, but also make our decisions a bit harder.
A Visit from St. Randy: ‘Twas the night in the server room, silent and cold …
Continuing an SSG tradition of adapting “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” the classic poem by Clement Clarke Moore. Happy holidays to all!
SQL Server on a Diet: Improve the health of your database
We often see databases that are simply larger than they need to be. This is usually attributable to technical debt and the gradual growth of
Health Considerations in the Data Management Space
If your health is suffering, you’re not as much of an asset to your employer, so it’s in their and your best interests to ensure as much “balance” as possible.
PolyBase vs Linked Servers
PolyBase vs. Linked Servers … which wins? Recently we have had several clients reach out to us about a data archival solution. Some of their