Some time ago, Microsoft announced the release of a new version of SQL Server. This made me happy, mainly because in the storm of everything Fabric, Copilot, and cloud, sturdy technology still has a place, and Microsoft hasn't forgotten that. Companies still rely on on-premises systems that require databases. And running everything on-premises is still … Continue reading My top features of SQL Server 2025 for Business Intelligence
This is going to be a short blog post, as it serves to highlight a new setting found in SSMS 21.4.12. Tell me more! Well, if you go to the Tools menu in SSMS and click on Options, you will see, unsurprisingly, the options. Locate your Copilot option and click on the Azure OpenAI settings. … Continue reading How to set the Copilot default execution mode in SSMS 21
When Microsoft Fabric was introduced in May 2023, one of its major promoted components was the Real-time Analytics part. We (that is, my coworkers and I from Axians) focused mainly on the batch processing of data. With the introduction of the DP-700 exam, I started to focus more on the real-time part of Microsoft Fabric. … Continue reading Mastering Real-Time Analytics with Microsoft Fabric
Let's dig into something that's quite simple to implement: workspace monitoring. Whenever someone calls out that "something is simple to implement", your first response should be "Oh really?". Because simplicity is always in the eyes of the beholder. And sometimes the easiest solutions carry the most consequences. Or cost. Or both. Wording can be complicated, … Continue reading DP-700 training: Workspace logging
This month marked a new experience for me, as I spoke at the Data CĂ©ilĂ event in Dublin. I had never been in Dublin before, nor in Ireland. As the weather turned warm and sunny in the Netherlands, I looked forward to lush green hills, glorious views, and amazing people. Rain Well, that idea quickly … Continue reading Speaking experiences at Data CĂ©ilĂ
Let me set the scene quickly for you. You're working for an organisation where Fabric is in the process of being adopted or it's already fully in use. Regardless of the number of capacities, workspaces, etc, you're interested in what's going on in your Fabric environment. You have questions like "Who is using the reports?", … Continue reading Streamline Fabric Monitoring and Administration Using FUAM
This month's invitation is from Joe Fleming, who invites the blogging community to write about how we troubleshoot problems. Every issue has layers. So whenever a problem surfaces, my first assumption is that it's part of something else. This may sound a little vague, so let me elaborate. Whenever code throws an error, and it's … Continue reading T-SQL Tuesday #187: How do you solve problems
If you come from an SQL Server background, mirroring will be familiar to you. It may be good or bad, but hopefully not at a nightmare level. Whatever your association with database mirroring, it is also available within Microsoft Fabric. What is mirroring If you're not coming from a SQL Server background, or any data … Continue reading DP-700 training: Implement mirroring
First impressions When I got the package in the mail and opened it, I noticed it was similar to the Pip Decks box I reviewed earlier. The box has the same size and a similar design. The same goes when you open the box. Similar-sized cards and a more or less comparable structure. They feel … Continue reading Transforming Team Dynamics with the Leader’s Toolkit
Now that's a title! Especially for a very cool new feature: Copilot embedded in SSMS. I've blogged about Copilot for SQL before, but this really is the next step! I'm very excited about this new feature, and I tried to install it on my machine. Because Microsoft can share all the steps they think you … Continue reading Setting Up Copilot in SSMS 21: A Step-by-Step Guide
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