Tag Archives: Developer

Microsoft SQL Server 2025 is coming! SQL 2025 Features, and Azure Arc features

SQL Server 2025 introduced significant enhancements including AI features, improved developer tools, and better disaster recovery options. Key updates feature vector data support, real-time change event streaming, and enhanced query performance with intelligent query processing. New developer editions are available, and Azure Arc integration improves management across various environments while boosting security, operational efficiency, and hybrid flexibility for SQL instances. Continue reading

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SQL Saturdays, and Future Data Driven Summit: Networking and Learning for Data Professionals

For over ten years, the author has participated in SQL Saturdays, free one-day training events for Microsoft data platform users, featuring technical sessions on SQL topics and networking opportunities. Recently, they presented at events in Albany, Syracuse, and Boston, also attending a virtual summit, promoting local tech event involvement. Continue reading

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The privilege of teaching others

How does someone learn what they need for a modern development, data, or cloud career? I list a few ways people can do so for free and paid. Continue reading

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Developer tools and training for SQL Server, Mobile Development, and cross platform. Where are they?

The following are a set of links to free tools and training that can help you get started around data, mobile, and cloud. Continue reading

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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

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