Entries by John Sterrett

Standard Developer Edition is added to SQL Server 2025

With the release candidate of SQL Server 2025, which came out last week, I want to discuss a valuable feature you won’t see in the Microsoft press release: SQL Server 2025 Developer Standard Edition. Microsoft is finally addressing a long-standing … Continue reading →

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Streamlining Data Analytics with Data Pipelines and a Data Lake

AI analytics today allow us to break down and analyze all parts of a business. Today, we will quickly talk about using a data lake and data pipelines to help streamline data analytics. Every internal and external interaction can be scrutinized and perfected to create a well-oiled, efficient machine. Consumer data, inventory management, market trends, […]

AI in the Boardroom: Turning Data into Strategic Insights

For every company in America, there are thousands of different variables that can positively or negatively affect its finances. Today we will focus on leveraging Decomposition Trees, Anomaly Detection, Key Influencers Charts to turn your data into strategic insights. Labor costs, logistics, customer retention, partnerships and more all affect the day-to-day grind to keep a […]

Microsoft Entra Authentication: A Superior Alternative to SQL Server Authentication

Securing data access is paramount for organizations of any size. Nobody wants to be the following data security leak that goes viral. Adopting robust authentication methods that enhance security, streamline user experience, and simplify management is crucial for decision-makers. Today, I write about how you could utilize Microsoft Entra ID to improve your database security […]

SQL Server Performance Tuning: No Consultant Required

Are you tired of people complaining about your database’s slow performance? Maybe you are tired of looking at the black box and hoping to find what is slowing your applications down. Hopefully, you are not just turning your server off and back on when people say performance is terrible.  Regardless,  I want to share a […]

Why Adopting a Modern Data Warehouse Makes Business Sense

Why Adopting a Modern Data Warehouse Makes Business Sense Most traditional data warehouses are ready for retirement. When they were built a decade or more ago, they were helpful as a mechanism to consolidate data, analyze it, and make business decisions. However, technology moves on, as do businesses, and in modern times, many data warehouses […]