Business Intelligence & Data Warehousinghttps://www.sqlblog.nl/enhttps://www.sqlblog.nl/microsoft-mds-end-of-life-and-alternatives/https://www.sqlblog.nl/microsoft-mds-end-of-life-and-alternatives/Microsoft removed Master Data Services from SQL Server 2025, and SQL Server 2022 mainstream support ends on 11 January 2028. What that means for your MDS models, and how the alternatives compare.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMTSQL ServerData Warehousinghttps://www.sqlblog.nl/en/werkgebieden-vestigingen-postcodekaart/https://www.sqlblog.nl/en/werkgebieden-vestigingen-postcodekaart/A table with postcode ranges per branch, on a map of all 4,071 postcode areas. With the T-SQL that finds gaps, overlaps and areas assigned to the wrong branch.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMTHTML ReportingSQL Serverhttps://www.sqlblog.nl/en/nederland-per-bouwjaar-kaart-sql-server/https://www.sqlblog.nl/en/nederland-per-bouwjaar-kaart-sql-server/A moving map of the Netherlands, decade by decade, from the year of construction of 9.3 million addresses. 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The setup is an on-prem Power BI Report Server, fully patched, running the May 2026 release ( ...Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:19:01 GMTSQL Serverhttps://www.sqlblog.nl/reordering-attributes-in-master-data-services-mds-without-clicking-a-thousand-times/https://www.sqlblog.nl/reordering-attributes-in-master-data-services-mds-without-clicking-a-thousand-times/If you've ever used Microsoft Master Data Services (MDS), you've probably noticed one of its more annoying limitations: there’s no drag-and-drop interface to reorder attributes within an entity . ...Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:36:19 GMTSQL Serverhttps://www.sqlblog.nl/keeping-your-sql-server-statistics-fresh-a-guide-to-optimal-database-performance/https://www.sqlblog.nl/keeping-your-sql-server-statistics-fresh-a-guide-to-optimal-database-performance/If you've ever wondered why your perfectly tuned SQL query suddenly starts crawling at a snail's pace, the culprit might be stale statistics. In SQL Server, statistics are like the GPS system for ...Fri, 06 Jun 2025 12:10:39 GMTSQL Serverhttps://www.sqlblog.nl/en/je-eigen-brein-bouwen-met-mygpt-metadata-logica-en-antwoorden-binnen-handbereik/https://www.sqlblog.nl/en/je-eigen-brein-bouwen-met-mygpt-metadata-logica-en-antwoorden-binnen-handbereik/We all know it: you have built up years of knowledge about your data warehouse, the logic of procedures, the structure of your reports and the how and why of all kinds of column names. 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Where you used to sit puzzling ...Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:29:48 GMTSQL Serverhttps://www.sqlblog.nl/how-to-truncate-all-tables-in-a-database-while-preserving-foreign-keys-a-complete-script/https://www.sqlblog.nl/how-to-truncate-all-tables-in-a-database-while-preserving-foreign-keys-a-complete-script/When testing a data warehouse , a common challenge is managing large datasets effectively. Often, you need to reset tables to a clean state, ensuring consistent testing environments. The most ...Mon, 27 Jan 2025 10:16:16 GMTSQL ServerData Warehousinghttps://www.sqlblog.nl/introducing-the-rank-window-function-in-dax-an-overview-and-example/https://www.sqlblog.nl/introducing-the-rank-window-function-in-dax-an-overview-and-example/Introducing the RANK Window Function in DAX: An Overview and Example Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) is a collection of functions, operators, and constants used in Microsoft's Power BI, Analysis ...Tue, 20 Jun 2023 13:42:08 GMTPower BIhttps://www.sqlblog.nl/understanding-lakehouse-warehouse-and-datamart-the-differences-between-the-three-fabric-objects/https://www.sqlblog.nl/understanding-lakehouse-warehouse-and-datamart-the-differences-between-the-three-fabric-objects/In the world of data management, there are several data storage and processing models that organizations use to handle their ever-growing data needs. Three of these models, which have risen to ...Tue, 13 Jun 2023 11:55:03 GMTData Warehousinghttps://www.sqlblog.nl/unveiling-the-power-of-the-new-card-visual-in-power-bi-zebra-bi-cards-1-6/https://www.sqlblog.nl/unveiling-the-power-of-the-new-card-visual-in-power-bi-zebra-bi-cards-1-6/In the world of data visualization and business intelligence, Microsoft Power BI continues to evolve and introduce powerful new features that enhance data reporting and analysis. One of the standout ...Tue, 13 Jun 2023 11:44:30 GMTPower BIhttps://www.sqlblog.nl/the-correspondence-between-excel-formulas-and-dax-formulas-why-financial-analysts-should-learn-dax/https://www.sqlblog.nl/the-correspondence-between-excel-formulas-and-dax-formulas-why-financial-analysts-should-learn-dax/Excel, a widely used tool in the world of finance, has been the go-to platform for data analysis for decades. The formula-based structure of Excel allows analysts to manipulate, aggregate, and ...Mon, 12 Jun 2023 14:23:40 GMTData WarehousingPower BIhttps://www.sqlblog.nl/advanced-t-sql-window-functions-a-comprehensive-guide-with-examples/https://www.sqlblog.nl/advanced-t-sql-window-functions-a-comprehensive-guide-with-examples/Title: Advanced T-SQL Window Functions: A Comprehensive Guide with Examples Introduction Transact-SQL (T-SQL), Microsoft's proprietary extension of the SQL language, provides a rich set of tools for ...Mon, 12 Jun 2023 14:18:06 GMTSQL Serverhttps://www.sqlblog.nl/top-5-ways-to-optimize-your-sql-server-cpu-usage/https://www.sqlblog.nl/top-5-ways-to-optimize-your-sql-server-cpu-usage/Introduction SQL Server is a powerful relational database management system developed by Microsoft. It is widely used in various industries for data storage, processing, and retrieval. However, like ...Mon, 12 Jun 2023 14:12:58 GMTSQL Serverhttps://www.sqlblog.nl/en/ontgrendel-de-kracht-van-klantgegevens-met-een-postcodetabel-uw-gids-voor-succesvolle-data-analyse/https://www.sqlblog.nl/en/ontgrendel-de-kracht-van-klantgegevens-met-een-postcodetabel-uw-gids-voor-succesvolle-data-analyse/A postcode table is basically a database of all postcodes in a certain country, in this case the Netherlands. It holds not only the postcodes themselves, but often also other useful data such as ...Mon, 12 Jun 2023 09:19:43 GMTSQL Serverhttps://www.sqlblog.nl/sql-server-disk-performance-metrics-an-in-depth-guide/https://www.sqlblog.nl/sql-server-disk-performance-metrics-an-in-depth-guide/Understanding your SQL Server's disk performance metrics is crucial for maintaining an efficient, high-performing database. These metrics provide insights into how well your storage system is ...Mon, 12 Jun 2023 08:49:15 GMTSQL Serverhttps://www.sqlblog.nl/10-common-mistakes-in-sql-server-performance-optimization-and-how-to-avoid-them/https://www.sqlblog.nl/10-common-mistakes-in-sql-server-performance-optimization-and-how-to-avoid-them/Sure, here is a draft for the blog post: Microsoft SQL Server is a powerful, robust and feature-rich relational database management system (RDBMS). Despite its capabilities, improper usage or ...Mon, 12 Jun 2023 08:46:57 GMTSQL Serverhttps://www.sqlblog.nl/unleashing-the-power-of-data-how-industry-leaders-implement-microsoft-power-bi/https://www.sqlblog.nl/unleashing-the-power-of-data-how-industry-leaders-implement-microsoft-power-bi/Introduction Microsoft Power BI is a suite of business analytics tools that enables organizations to analyze data and share insights. Through its comprehensive dashboards, interactive reports, and ...Mon, 12 Jun 2023 08:44:03 GMTSQL Serverhttps://www.sqlblog.nl/from-excel-to-power-bi-transitioning-to-advanced-analytics/https://www.sqlblog.nl/from-excel-to-power-bi-transitioning-to-advanced-analytics/Over the past few decades, Excel has firmly established itself as a cornerstone of data management, manipulation, and visualization. However, in the evolving world of data analytics, tools like ...Mon, 12 Jun 2023 08:39:32 GMTSQL Serverhttps://www.sqlblog.nl/making-sense-of-time-an-introduction-to-sql-servers-datetime-functions/https://www.sqlblog.nl/making-sense-of-time-an-introduction-to-sql-servers-datetime-functions/When it comes to managing and manipulating data, there's no doubt that SQL Server is one of the most popular choices. One of the reasons for its popularity is the rich set of functions it provides ...Mon, 12 Jun 2023 08:25:54 GMTSQL Serverhttps://www.sqlblog.nl/en/postcodetabellen-in-databases-en-power-bi-koppeling-van-geografische-informatie-voor-bedrijfsprestaties/https://www.sqlblog.nl/en/postcodetabellen-in-databases-en-power-bi-koppeling-van-geografische-informatie-voor-bedrijfsprestaties/In data analysis and business intelligence it is essential to understand not only numbers and statistics, but also the geographic context of that data. This is where the ...Mon, 05 Jun 2023 10:49:00 GMTSQL Serverhttps://www.sqlblog.nl/en/actieve-bold-buttons-maken-in-power-bi/https://www.sqlblog.nl/en/actieve-bold-buttons-maken-in-power-bi/When you work with buttons in Power BI, for example to work with bookmarks, it is useful to see which "view" is active in your report. It is a bit like the idea of web ...Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:51:36 GMTSQL Serverhttps://www.sqlblog.nl/en/assign-power-bi-pro-license-to-external-guest-user/https://www.sqlblog.nl/en/assign-power-bi-pro-license-to-external-guest-user/Buying a Power BI Pro license and assigning it to a user. A short guide on how to buy a Power BI Pro license and assign it to an external user. Step 1: Share the Power BI report first ...Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:31:25 GMTPower BIhttps://www.sqlblog.nl/dax-set-column-to-zero-based-on-username/https://www.sqlblog.nl/dax-set-column-to-zero-based-on-username/I was looking for a formule to reset a column in my tabular model to zero based on the user who is logged in. This is quick workaround. In SSAS Tabular 2016, it's impossible to hide columns. We are ...Wed, 20 Mar 2019 14:15:42 GMTSQL Serverhttps://www.sqlblog.nl/en/klantgegevens-verrijken-postcodetabel/https://www.sqlblog.nl/en/klantgegevens-verrijken-postcodetabel/In a previous article we talked briefly about what you can do with the postal code table of the Netherlands. You can use a postal code table to fill in data on your website automatically. Enriching customer data ...Tue, 07 Nov 2017 14:13:39 GMTSQL ServerPower BIhttps://www.sqlblog.nl/the-5-best-examples-big-data-real-life/https://www.sqlblog.nl/the-5-best-examples-big-data-real-life/One thing that is definitely taking the world by storm is Big Data. It is considered highly imperative for big to small industries and businesses. Companies have started to embrace the fact that big ...Thu, 14 Sep 2017 12:50:32 GMTSQL Serverhttps://www.sqlblog.nl/top-3-best-etl-tools-in-the-market-2017/https://www.sqlblog.nl/top-3-best-etl-tools-in-the-market-2017/It's pretty hard to say "best etl tools" or "single best etl tools" to recommend. ETL-tools are very often closely related to the ERP or database product in use at an organization. As an IT ...Tue, 12 Sep 2017 08:02:47 GMTSQL Server