Calculate the first Monday without DATEFIRST, list a full year, find nth and last weekdays, and reuse the rules in an inline table function.
Where Reference Data Should Live
Reference data belongs in governed lookup tables with stable codes, clear owners, and a release process that keeps environments aligned.
Estimating Cloud Database Cost From Your Workload
Cloud database cost depends on measured compute, storage, backup retention, and network egress; build a workload-based estimate before migrating.
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Strange emails and a missing shared folder led me to a reset router with a weak key. My lesson on wireless router security and complex passwords.
SQL SERVER – Get Latest SQL Query for Sessions – DMV
Want the latest SQL query for sessions on your server? Join sys.dm_exec_connections with sys.dm_exec_sql_text using most_recent_sql_handle.
Aggregate Before the Join: Shrinking Rows Early With GROUP BY
Aggregate before the join only when the grouping preserves the required customer result. This private lab checks NULLs, missing matches, duplicate dimensions, complete outputs, actual plans, and reads.
SQL SERVER – SHRINKFILE and TRUNCATE Log File in SQL Server 2008
A reader’s job failed after upgrading to SQL Server 2008 because TRUNCATE_ONLY is gone. My notes on SHRINKFILE and TRUNCATE Log File, and what to watch for.