Career
The Truth About Data Careers: Data Engineer vs Data Scientist vs DBA
(What nobody tells you when choosing a career in data) Every few months I receive…
Devs
Why SQL Is Still One of the Most Valuable Skills in Technology
Every few years the technology industry declares the same thing: “SQL is dying.” It happened…
Career
How Database Professionals Actually Reach $120k+ in the US and Europe
From the outside, the database profession often looks very technical. People imagine that high salaries…
SQL Server
Essential SQL Server Scripts Every DBA Should Know
If you work as a SQL Server DBA, sooner or later you will face complex…
Career
Data Engineer, Data Scientist, Data Analyst or DBA: Which Career Should You Choose?
Choosing between becoming a Data Engineer, Data Scientist, Data Analyst, or DBA depends on several…
Career
Data Engineer, Data Scientist, Data Analyst or DBA: Which Career Should You Choose in the Data World?
The world of data careers has exploded over the last decade. Today we hear terms…
SQL Server
When SSIS Packages Can’t Access Windows Folders in SQL Server — Why PROXY Is Often the Real Solution
A Very Common Problem in SQL Server Environments If you have worked with SSIS packages…
Devs
SQL Server
Why Isolation Levels Matter More Than Most Developers Think (SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL and MySQL)
One of the Most Misunderstood Topics in Databases After more than 25 years working with…
SQL Server
Why Every Serious DBA Must Understand Wait Statistics in SQL Server (Lessons I Learned the Hard Way)
The Moment Every DBA Eventually Faces After 25 years working with databases — SQL Server,…
SQL Server
The Hard Lessons I Learned About SQL Server File Configuration After 25 Years Running Databases
Why Disk Layout Still Matters More Than People Think After 25 years working with databases…