While preparing my SQLPASS session on SQL Server 2016, I explored creating clustered ColumnStore with InMemory OLTP tables. Here is what I learned.
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Why ’10’ + 5 Returns 15: Mixing Strings and Numbers
The plus sign adds or glues text depending on the types on each side. I show the surprise, the error 245 it can cause, and how text keys get hurt.
SQL SERVER – Fix Error Msg 35336 Working with ColumnStore Indexes
A bank moving from SQL Server 2012 to 2016 wanted to use non-clustered ColumnStore indexes. Here is the error Msg 35336 we hit and how to fix it.
Calling a REST API From T-SQL With sp_invoke_external_rest_endpoint
Use sp_invoke_external_rest_endpoint in SQL Server 2025 with controlled permissions, JSON responses, protected credentials, and retries.
Out-of-Row Storage for varchar(max): Keeping Data Pages Small
Turn on the out-of-row option and nothing happens until you rewrite the data. I measure pages and reads at each step so you can see the real trade.
How to Introduce Time Delay Between Two T-SQL Commands? – Interview Question of the Week #091
How do you introduce a Time Delay between two T-SQL commands? An interview question developers ask often, answered with WAITFOR DELAY.
PowerShell – Create a User with Read Rights on a Database
A DBA kept creating database users by hand. Here is a simple PowerShell and SMO script to create a user with read rights on a database.
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