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Steps required to set up the dbt SQL Server Adapter

Steps required to set up the dbt SQL Server Adapter

  • 2024-05-09
  • 6 minutes to read

This post explains how to get started with dbt and the SQL Server adapter. Also covers resolving some of the issues encountered on macOS.

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Running SQL Server natively on macOS using SQLCMD CLI

Running SQL Server natively on macOS using SQLCMD CLI

  • 2024-05-08
  • 7 minutes to read

It is really easy to run SQL Server on macOS using the new SQLCMD CLI tool. This post explains how to set it up.

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How to search for lost files or changes using Git Log

How to search for lost files or changes using Git Log

  • 2024-04-27
  • 5 minutes to read

I have lost a file in my Git repository. Here are a few options to seek it out by using git grep and git log.

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Error No Such Shell Function 'Zle Line Init' in Zsh

Error No Such Shell Function 'Zle Line Init' in Zsh

  • 2024-04-25
  • 3 minutes to read

Troubleshooting the error message "no such shell function 'zle line init'" in zsh when using OhMyPosh.

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Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

  • 2024-04-03
  • 2 minutes to read

Information on passing the AZ-305 exam and earning the Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.

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Addressing line feed issues between macOS and Windows in Git

Addressing line feed issues between macOS and Windows in Git

  • 2024-03-29
  • 4 minutes to read

Fixing line endings issues in projects when developers are contributing from Mac and Windows machines.

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My experience helping at SQLBits 2024 in Farnborough

My experience helping at SQLBits 2024 in Farnborough

  • 2024-03-28
  • 11 minutes to read

This is the fourth time I have helped at SQLBits. Here is an account of my time helping at SQLBits 2024.

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Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate

Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate

  • 2024-03-13
  • 2 minutes to read

Information on passing the DP-600 exam and earning the Microsoft Certified Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate certification.

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How to run a powershell script as part of a Git hook

How to run a powershell script as part of a Git hook

  • 2024-03-09
  • 3 minutes to read

Ever wanted to run a powershell script as part of a Git Hook? Well you can! This post explains how you do it.

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Why does my markdown header not appear has a header

Why does my markdown header not appear has a header

  • 2024-03-03
  • 3 minutes to read

Sometimes my markdown headers don't work and I have ignored it and fixed it manually for way too long. Why is this happening?

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Running SQL Server on macOS Silicon natively using Docker

Running SQL Server on macOS Silicon natively using Docker

  • 2024-03-01
  • 3 minutes to read

It is really easy to run the SQL Server database engine natively on macOS silicon using Docker for local development.

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Microsoft Certified Trainer 2024

Microsoft Certified Trainer 2024

  • 2024-03-01
  • 3 minutes to read

I have recently been awarded the Microsoft Certified Trainer accreditation for 2024 permitting me to provide training towards Microsoft certifications.

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