Book Review: Code Warriors
I received the book Code Warriors as a gift last Christmas and it ended up buried on my desk under a pile of papers, forgotten until June.
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Why I’m Learning Data Science
When Microsoft announced they were partnering with edX to offer a certificate in Data Science I decided it was the perfect time to dust off my Z-tables.
Azure Cosmos DB Rising in Latest DB-Engines Monthly Rankings
The latest DB-Engines Database Rankings are available, and it shows that Microsoft continues to gain ground on Oracle/MySQL: I’ve been following the DB-Engines ranking for a few years and would encourage you to do the same. The rankings are not an exact science. You can read for yourself how they are calculated. One thing … Read more
Microsoft MVP For the Ninth Time
I am happy, honored, and humbled to receive the Microsoft MVP award for the ninth straight year. I can still recall my first award and how it got caught in the company spam folder. Good times.
Changing Default Database File Locations in SQL Server 2016
At some point in your career as a data professional you will need to change the default database file locations in SQL Server 2016.
12 Ways Smart Data Professionals Act Stupid
There are many articles available today that help data professionals prepare for job interviews. I have also written my share of articles on the subject. What I don’t see are articles that tell you how to be a good data professional once you have landed the job. That’s my goal for today, to offer insights … Read more
