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. Want to move 10 attributes from the bottom of a 100-column entity to the top? Get ready to click hundreds of times …
Read More »Keeping Your SQL Server Statistics Fresh: A Guide to Optimal Database Performance
Introduction 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 your query optimizer – they help it choose the fastest route to your data. When they’re …
Read More »Je eigen brein bouwen met MyGPT: metadata, logica en antwoorden binnen handbereik
We kennen het allemaal: je hebt jaren aan kennis opgebouwd over je datawarehouse, de logica van procedures, de structuur van je rapporten en het hoe-en-waarom van allerlei kolomnamen. Maar dat zit óf verspreid in documentatie die nooit klopt, óf in je hoofd. En dat is precies waarom MyGPT zo handig …
Read More »AI als SQL-sidekick: hoe ChatGPT en Claude je code sneller en beter maken
Wie regelmatig SQL schrijft, weet dat er drie soorten queries zijn: De snelle één-regel-selects, De ‘even knutselen’-rapportqueries, En de echte hersenkrakers met 8 joins, subselects en performanceproblemen. Voor die laatste twee biedt AI tegenwoordig serieus bruikbare hulp. Tools zoals ChatGPT en Claude zijn steeds beter geworden in het begrijpen én …
Read More »Claude inzetten voor het schrijven van SQL-queries: zegen of valkuil?
De afgelopen jaren zijn Large Language Models (LLM’s) zoals GPT van OpenAI en Claude van Anthropic steeds beter geworden in het begrijpen en genereren van code. Waar je vroeger zelf zat te puzzelen op ingewikkelde joins of edge cases in je where-clausule, kun je nu simpelweg tegen een AI zeggen: …
Read More »How to Truncate All Tables in a Database While Preserving Foreign Keys: A Complete Script
Streamlining Data Warehouse Testing with Efficient Table Management 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 efficient way to clear a table is using the SQL command TRUNCATE TABLE. …
Read More »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 managing databases on SQL Server and Azure SQL Database. Among these, window functions have gained attention due to their ability to perform complex …
Read More »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 any other system, SQL Server can sometimes consume more CPU resources than necessary, leading to slower performance and reduced efficiency. This article …
Read More »Ontgrendel de Kracht van Klantgegevens met een Postcodetabel: Uw Gids voor Succesvolle Data-analyse
Wat is een Postcodetabel? Een postcodetabel is in wezen een database van alle postcodes in een bepaald land, in dit geval Nederland. Het omvat niet alleen de postcodes zelf, maar vaak ook andere nuttige gegevens zoals straatnamen, huisnummers, coördinaten en andere relevante informatie. Deze informatie kan worden gebruikt om klantgegevens …
Read More »SQL Server Disk Performance Metrics: An In-depth Guide
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 performing and where there might be bottlenecks or problems that need to be addressed. In this …
Read More »10 Common Mistakes in SQL Server Performance Optimization and How to Avoid Them
Sure, here is a draft for the blog post: 10 Common Mistakes in SQL Server Performance Optimization and How to Avoid Them Microsoft SQL Server is a powerful, robust and feature-rich relational database management system (RDBMS). Despite its capabilities, improper usage or configuration can lead to suboptimal performance. Here are …
Read More »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 compelling visualizations, businesses can transform raw data into meaningful information to drive strategic decisions. Industry leaders across various sectors are harnessing the power …
Read More »From Excel to Power BI: Transitioning to Advanced Analytics
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 Microsoft Power BI have emerged as powerful alternatives, offering advanced functionalities that …
Read More »Making Sense of Time: An Introduction to SQL Server’s DateTime Functions
Making Sense of Time: An Introduction to SQL Server’s 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 for a variety …
Read More »Actieve bold buttons maken in Power BI
Wanneer je met buttons werkt in Power BI om bijvoorbeeld met bookmarks te werken is het handig om te zien welke “view” actief is in je rapport. Het lijkt een beetje op het principe van een web navigatie. Door de actieve bookmark op de button zichtbaar te maken wordt het …
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