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
Today, May 19th, 2025, is the keynote day of Microsoft Build, where Microsoft announces its big new tech innovations. You won't be surprised; there's a lot of Copilot in the announcements. You can't get around it if you have any toolset in the cloud; there will be AI waiting for you to help you. Bad … Continue reading Is Microsoft SSMS Copilot the Future of Database Management?
Storage is cheap, so we don't have to worry about data storage costs. Though this might be true, at some point, a lot of data will start to cost a lot of money. And, like many of you, dear readers who are in business intelligence, we like to duplicate data. A lot. We ingest it, … Continue reading DP-700 training: create and manage shortcuts to data
April 12th marked the first edition of Seaql Saturday in the Netherlands, the inaugural event situated in the southern part of the country. The event focused on SQL Server only; as advertised, it was a Fabric-free event. This blog post will discuss my experiences and why you should attend the next edition. Before the event … Continue reading Speaking experiences at Seaql Saturday
When we create a data solution for our company or clients, we create the best, right? Sure, we do. But still, monitoring the solution is something you should never forget. Your solution can be stable, but the data usually isn't. And it just feels good to know all the data has been processed correctly. So, … Continue reading DP-700 Training: Monitor hub
Some time ago, a client came up with a very intriguing question. As I love a challenge, especially when you get to dig deep into a toolset, I jumped at the occasion and went for it. The following is a write up about the steps taken to analyse. Both for future me when I run … Continue reading Azure Synapse Analytics performance, an analysis
In the previous blog post, I wrote about workspace-level Access. With the four levels of access that can be defined, this wasn't too hard. Let's make it a little harder and see if we can prevent mishaps in the different items within our workspace. In other words, let's regulate access to the different items because … Continue reading DP-700 training: Item Level Access
When you're working with Microsoft Fabric, some people are allowed to do everything in your workspace, other people are less privileged and should have less permissions. There are a lot of ways to make sure people don't ruin your weekend, the best one being no access at all. But that also means that you're always … Continue reading DP-700 training: Workspace access level controls
This months invitation is from Deborah Melkin, she invites us to write about mentoring experiences and being a mentor. How it all started My first real mentoring experience was when I signed up for New stars of Data. If you don't know this conference, you should. It's aimed at new speakers who haven't gone beyond … Continue reading T-SQL Tuesday #184: Mentoring
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