If you’ve been a DBA for a while, you’ve heard people talking about PLE. PLE stands for Page Life Expectancy; most DBAs (and really anyone that works with SQL Server for more than 5 seconds) called it PLE. I think …
Twenty something years ago when I started my SQL Server career there was an amazing tool called Query Analyzer. Honestly I’d say if Microsoft did nothing more than bring this tool back and call it Azure Data Studio I would …
SQL is one of the most powerful data-handling tools around. In SQL Superstar, we give you actionable advice to help you get the most out of this versatile language and create beautiful, effective queries. If you’re running without a data warehouse or separate …
In The Future of Work, we explore how companies are transforming to stay competitive as global collaboration becomes vital. We will feature stories from both builders and leaders who manage these transformations to illustrate workplace trends and what’s coming next. The …
Microsoft Rolls Out Role-Based Certifications in 2019 In 2019, Microsoft announced a whopper of a change to its certifications. Until about November 2019, you could browse Microsoft exams and find exactly what you’d expect — a list of technologies, certifications, …
Why do you need to learn SQL? 1. SQL is used everywhere. 2. It’s in high demand because so many companies use it. 3. Although there are alternatives, SQL is not going anywhere. SQL is old. There, I said it. I first heard about …