This blog is just a quick announcement that SQLBaremetal Workshops are a fact, and content is being updated with the latest and greatest Since I will be doing a lot on SQLBaremetal moving forward, follow this link to the SQLBaremetalRead More

Today at Ignite, Microsoft announced the soon to be released preview of SQL Server 2016.       That’ right – SQL Server v.Next has a name, it’s SQL Server 2016 I am very excited about the continuing announcements broughtRead More

14 sessions I would recommend to anyone at Ignite. (for data platform and business analytics) I’ve been to a lot of conferences, so many that I can’t remember how many I’ve been at. Starting 14 years ago, I attended myRead More

Are you planning to Upgrade or Migrate to SQL Server 2014? In partnership with Microsoft,  DB Best is delivering  free 3 hour seminars at multiple Microsoft MTC locations, seating is limited so register now! In this 3 hour seminar you’ll learn:Read More

You are running any of the following applications on Oracle or Sybase, and you are wondered what it would take to get them migrated to SQL Server? Well you probably qualify to join us for a by-invitation only 3 day handsRead More

SQL Server Data Tools While its name might be confusing, there are actually 2 versions of SQL Server Data Tools, one that focuses on Data Modeling and Tooling, another one that purely focuses on BI and was previously known asRead More

How to install an MSI file unattended MSIEXEC /a “product.msi” /qn Example: MSIEXEC /a “d:\downloads\ssdt.msi)” /qn Typically this installation will not show any user interaction or verbose logging. Combine with the Full MSI Syntax options as listed below to outputRead More

  About SQL Server Data Tools If you are anywhere involved with Microsoft Business Intelligence using Analysis Services, SQL Reporting Services or even SSIS you need to have SQL Server Data Tools for Business Intelligence installed. Now most people wouldRead More

The end of SQL Server 2005 extended support is nearing on April 12, 2016. To accomplish a smooth and trouble-free upgrade to SQL Server 2014, you should plan for upgrade and address the complexity of upgrade for your applications. AsRead More

REBLOG from old ILIKESQL BLOG SQL Server Firewall Configuration using command line I’ve been asked the question many times, and you probably have seen it before … The “warning” message that displays during a SQL Server installation and warns youRead More