Your SQL Starting Line: Best Free Databases for Beginners
Wondering which database to tackle first? I’ve got the lowdown on the top free choices for anyone new to SQL, and I’ll tell you exactly why they’re stellar for...
2025-05-28
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SQL Inventory Dashboards: From Raw Data to Real Insight
Tired of inventory headaches? Stock shortages and gluts don't just cause stress; they cost you. Good news: an SQL-powered product inventory dashboard puts you firmly in control of stock...
2025-05-25
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Free SQL Practice: 9 Killer Resources to Boost Your Query Skills
So, you want to get your SQL skills razor-sharp without dropping any cash? You're in the right place. I’ve pulled together a list of the absolute best free SQL...
2025-05-24 (first published: 2025-05-23)
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SQL Data Type Conversions: Your Key to Clean Data & Sharp Queries
If you're a data analyst juggling varied datasets, mastering SQL data type conversions isn't just handy—it's crucial. Whether you’re making different data types play nice together or boosting query...
2025-05-28 (first published: 2025-05-14)
421 reads
Marketing Analyst: The Data-Driven Superhero Your Company Needs
Want to blend your love of marketing with the power of data? Becoming a marketing analyst is the way to go. This job is all about measuring how well campaigns actually work, understanding...
2025-04-02 (first published: 2025-03-18)
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Excel to SQL: Ditch the Spreadsheet Headaches
If you're a data analyst drowning in Excel, you know the pain. Endless filtering, formula nightmares, and the dreaded "file not responding" message. Excel's great for small stuff, but...
2025-03-17
194 reads
FREE Window Functions Course (This Month Only!)
Want to really level up your SQL game? I mean, go from good to great? This March 2025, grab the interactive course Window Functions in PostgreSQL absolutely FREE. This is your chance to master...
2025-03-13
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March 2025 SQL Challenge: Test Your Skills with Advanced SQL Scenarios
If you’re an experienced SQL user eager to sharpen your expertise with real-world challenges, the March SQL Practice is the perfect opportunity. This month’s challenge is designed for advanced...
2025-03-11
6,543 reads
How to Learn SQL Without Quitting Your Day Job
Juggling meetings, deadlines, and family? Yeah, learning SQL might seem like climbing Mount Everest in flip-flops. But guess what? You absolutely can become an SQL whiz without sacrificing your...
2025-02-14 (first published: 2025-02-05)
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Top 5 Advanced SQL Courses for 2025 (Must-Know)
Want to seriously boost your data skills? Mastering advanced SQL is the key, whether you're in data analysis, data science, or any field that uses data. Trust me, it's...
2025-01-31 (first published: 2025-01-30)
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Blogs
Copilot Outside of SSMS Seems to Work
By Steve Jones
I read Brent’s first look at SSMS and Copilot in there. He didn’t have...
A New Word: Falesia
By Steve Jones
falesia– n. the disquieting awareness that someone’s importance to you and your importance to...
SQL Server Logins vs. Users: Why You Really Need to Know the Difference
By Kevin3NF
The Two-Layer Model Explained “We added them to the database, but they still can’t...
Forums
What tool or tools do people like for monitoring SQL servers?
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average duration increasing inline with exec counts
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A Basic Data API Builder ADD
What parameters are required for the dab add command in the Data API Builder?
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