This year is different. Why? I'm not sure yet. There is a lot of reflection going on since my return from PASS Summit 2016. As I look at the long laundry list of "to do's" to get completed in the office; this past PASS Summit reminded me to slow down and take a minute to … Continue reading A Data Professional’s Story – PASS Summit 2016
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PASS Summit Live Keynote – Release 5
Julie Koesmarno, Senior Project Manager at Microsoft, takes the stage to talk about business analytics utilizing War and Peace. Tracing emotions of each key characters via a heat map.....pretty cool to see application of SQL Light language. Cognitive capabilities managed with big data...... Deep learning is everywhere; this means that SQL Server 2016 falls into … Continue reading PASS Summit Live Keynote – Release 5
PASS Summit Live Keynote – Release 3
Justin Silver, Scientist Pros, takes the stage...... Taking data science out of the lab settings and placing it into real world scenarios. Azure has tremendously been able to allow enhanced functionality into the realm of data science bridging the gap 100x faster with SQL Server 2016. Microsoft is the only vendor that has the … Continue reading PASS Summit Live Keynote – Release 3
Ten Essential Traits for DBA Success
There is greatness within you whether you believe it or not. Over the years there are certain skills that have helped me along the way that, in turn, may help you along your journey. These traits are by no means written in stone and some will not agree that these are important and that’s okay; … Continue reading Ten Essential Traits for DBA Success
The Next Chapter ~ A SQL Journey
The past five years have been nothing short of an amazing ride on this thing we call “The SQL Journey”. I never cease to be amazed by the many outstanding data professionals we have in the PASS community. For me, this ride has been a great learning experience. In addition, I am very thankful … Continue reading The Next Chapter ~ A SQL Journey
Reflections and Looking Forward
Time is slowly ticking toward 0:00 on the clock. As I look around I couldn't help but reflect back on the game – the game being 2015. Did I give it my all? Did I leave everything out on the court, and lay it all on the line? Sadly, I’m sure I could have done … Continue reading Reflections and Looking Forward
SQL Saturday Field Notes
As you walk toward the entrance the door opens and there stands a volunteer smiling welcoming you in. You make your way into the building where you are ushered toward the sign in table; there is where you are greeted by more volunteers who help you get checked in and situated. After you get checked … Continue reading SQL Saturday Field Notes
SQL Prompt – The Power Within
Come a little closer; no seriously come on over just a little closer as I don't want to you to miss this. Can you hear me? Good, listen if you are in this Data Professional game for very long than you will have some "go to" utilities when you need them. Over my 14 year … Continue reading SQL Prompt – The Power Within
Trumpet Sounds; Call To Post
This past weekend was the KY Derby. All eyes are on this one day of horse racing; celebrities come in to town in what seems to be a whirlwind two days. According to experts over 100 million dollars is pumped into the local economy. I get to see all the hoopla firsthand, and throughout the … Continue reading Trumpet Sounds; Call To Post
Windows Functions; Who Knew?
SQL windows functions, it would seem, get lost in the shuffle most of the time when dealing with SQL. Why do you think that is? I honestly think that it is more or less developers, DBA's, and data professionals are oblivious to some of the cool features that can be accomplished with its utilization. To put … Continue reading Windows Functions; Who Knew?
