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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
- 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
- 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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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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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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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