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Recently updated blog post:
In which I demonstrate why using heaps in SQL Server for anything other than staging tables comes with real, measurable costs.
If you didn't get a chance to attend my session at Data Saturday Croatia 2026, then this is the next best thing.
https://vladdba.com/2025/12/30/the-hidden-costs-of-heaps-in-sql-server/
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The hidden costs of heaps in SQL Server

In this post I cover some unpleasant side-effects of using heaps in SQL Server for anything else than staging tables.

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Alvin Ashcraft 🐿️2d ago

Dew Drop Weekly Newsletter 489 - Week Ending June 26, 2026

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Dew Drop Weekly Newsletter #489 - Week Ending June 26, 2026

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Dave Mason 2d ago

Today was one of those days that made me consider looking for a new job. 🙁

I hope your day was better than mine.

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Dave Mason 3d ago

Current mood.

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Denny Cherry & Assoc 3d ago

jdanton1 Blogged: jdanton1 https://www.dcac.com/2026/06/25/microsoft-fabric-why-are-you-so-down/ Microsoft Fabric–Why Are You So Down? #sqlserver

Microsoft Fabric–Why Are You So Down?

Microsoft Fabric is software-as-a-service platform for data processing, business intelligence reporting, and even online transaction processing apps. Fabric has been generally available since November, 2023. Building planet scale platforms is hard, and I have a great deal of sympathy for engineers and architects who are dealing with layoffs, constant pressure for new features, and the

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Brent Sodtke 3d ago

I've also submitted #SQLJobCommander to the #Microsoft store and it is currently in the certification phase... fingers crossed.

Boosts appreciated.

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Vlad 4d ago

Brent Ozar's 2026 Live Online Classes are now open for registration with a 50% Launch Week discount (ends July 10).
But here’s the secret: You can stack an extra 10% off on top of that already-deep discount.
Find out how to claim the discount: https://vladdba.com/2026/06/23/extra-10-off-brent-ozars-live-classes/
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Get an Extra 10% Off Brent Ozar's Live Classes

Save big on Brent Ozar's Live classes: 50% off launch pricing plus an exclusive 10% extra discount code. See how much you can save.

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El laboratorio de Rafa 5d ago

Existe una versión gratuita de SQL Server 2025 que puedes usar en pequeñas aplicaciones en producción.
Aprende a instalarla y configurarla en el siguiente tutorial.

#BBDD #SQLServer #Gratis #Followback

https://youtu.be/If1LJGNqBV0

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Vlad 5d ago

New blog post:
On my experience as a first time speaker at a Data Saturday conference at Data Saturday Croatia 2026.
https://vladdba.com/2026/06/23/attendee-speaker-data-saturday/
#sqlserver #sqldba #microsoftsqlserver #mssqlserver #mssql #mssqldba #sql #mvpbuzz

From Attendee to Speaker: My first Data Saturday session

In this post I cover my experience as a first time speaker at a Data Saturday conference at Data Saturday Croatia 2026.

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Jeremy D. Miller 5d ago

The water is warm SQL Server folks. You have more options than just EF Core or Dapper:

SQL Server as a Document Database -- and why you want that! https://jeremydmiller.com/2026/06/22/sql-server-as-a-document-database-and-why-you-want-that/

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SQL Server as a Document Database — and why you want that!

While Polecat is pretty new, it’s based on over a decade of experience and usage patterns established by the Marten library (and also shares a ton of common infrastructure code as well). Pole…

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