New Role. Same Mission.
Starting a new role as Worldwide Solution Lead for Data and Apps for Global Delivery that is aimed at improving our delivery of technical workshops.
Query Performance Tuning – Book Review
Explore the insights of Grant Fritchey’s Query Performance Tuning book, now updated for SQL Server 2025. Learn the essentials.
Ten Tips to Teaching Technical Topics
Explore ten tips for teaching technical topics effectively and creating engaging learning environments for your students.
Create a SQL Server 2025 Practice Environment
Set up your SQL Server 2025 practice environment with this comprehensive installation guide and explore its new features.
Setting up Ollama for SQL Server 2025
Learn to set up Ollama for SQL Server 2025 and run AI embedding models locally for privacy-sensitive applications.
Fabric Data Engineer Associate Certification
I recently completed the DP-700: Implementing Data Engineering Solutions Using Microsoft Fabric, earning the Microsoft Certified: Fabric Data Engineer Associate certification. Like many Microsoft exams, DP-700 covers a broad technical landscape. What stood out to me is that the exam is not simply about knowing individual Fabric features. It requires…
Tokenomics: Think Like a Zero-Waste Architect
Explore Tokenomics and learn how to optimize AI interactions for cost-effective performance and resource management.
Three Copilot Certifications in 10 Days
Explore the journey of achieving Copilot Certifications, focusing on AI impact and productivity in the business landscape.
Batching Transactions for Better Performance
Learn how batching transactions can lead to better performance, reduce blocking, and potentially lower costs in Azure SQL and SQL Server.
Vector Search in SQL Server 2025
Find out how to implement Vector Search SQL Server 2025 for effective, local semantic searches without relying on external services.
Summer Break Badges 2026
Join me as I celebrate my Summer Break, highlighting achievements earned during the first half of the year.
SQL Server 2016 ESU Pricing
Learn about the new ESU pricing for SQL Server 2016 and how it impacts organizations with consistent pricing across all platforms.
Writing SARGable Expressions in T‑SQL
Learn about Writing SARGable Expressions in T‑SQL to maximize SQL Server performance and efficiency with your queries.
SQL Server Security Updates: May 2026
Stay informed about SQL Server Security Updates: May 2026 for versions from 2016 to 2025. Protect your database today.