Category Archives: Data
Power BI: Pro Versus Premium
I have been sharing Power BI with customers for some time now. A quick tour is here. At a high level, Power BI lets you pull together one or more data sources, and create visualizations that are interactive. With our … Continue reading
Why migrate from Oracle to SQL Server? Especially in a hybrid scenario?
There are reasons why customers ask to get off of Oracle, and onto Microsoft SQL Server. This article has a few links to help educate you. Continue reading
Compliance and Security in Microsoft SQL Server 2012-2016
I present often to user groups and SQL Saturdays. One topic which seems popular is the ability to secure and gain compliance in SQL Server. This presentation is best delivered by myself or someone from Microsoft, with authority on the … Continue reading
Azure (and SQL) Patterns and Practices
Customers ask for, and NEED, guidance and patterns for deploying into Azure (And SQL). Patterns and Practices are written down, and created by the AzureCAT team, who help customers do cutting-edge deployments on Azure! Feel free to use this link, to help … Continue reading
SQL 2016 SP1! Do you ever need SQL Enterprise again? (tl;dr, yes)
With much fanfare, SQL 2016 SP1 was released! (Please read these release notes in depth before testing and deploying!) The original blog post talks about PROGRAMMABILITY features and post RTM+CU2 enhancements added in. “SQL Server 2016 SP1 also includes all the … Continue reading
What big companies use Microsoft SQL Server?
I had a customer ask me “I cannot find customer examples of large companies that use Microsoft SQL Server“. I of course laughed, as I work in the Enterprise space for the US Northeast district. I might know some large companies … Continue reading
Why go to a (technical) conference?
Conferences cost a lot of money. Many are in the USD 2000-4000 range! How can anyone afford that! No Budget! Boss doesn’t want me to take a week off! Let’s turn that thinking around. Is there something you saved for, … Continue reading
Infrastucture for Data Science, intended for the data professional
Data science is the hot topic nowadays. Customers are looking to get more value out of their data. This world includes a large skillset that may not intersect with more traditional relational databases. The world of data science has now … Continue reading
A community for Boston’s Microsoft, SQL, and Azure technologists
The greater Boston, Massachusetts area is rich in technology and people. The technology space I have been involved with for around 18 years is Microsoft, SQL Server, and Windows. In recent years, Azure has been added, and advanced analytics as … Continue reading
Getting Started with Relational Databases
Are you in the mood to learn more about data? Perhaps you’re a server or desktop admin, but the DBA seems to have a cool job? Do you want to get connected to the data your company uses? Why do companies … Continue reading
George Walters 