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Thanks to the technology behind ChatGPT, it’s become surprisingly simple to query a data set in plain English. As with most generative AI, results from OpenAI’s API are still imperfect, which means ...

Even though data is at the epicenter of decision-making in enterprises, its accessibility continues to be a burning issue. By connecting different data sources simultaneously, Trino — a ...

In the second part of this interview with Microsoft partner architect Conor Cunningham, we talk about Microsoft's use of telemetry to improve SQL Server and Azure SQL. We also discuss the changes the ...

With each new release, SQL Server gets easier to manage. That doesn’t mean the product is growing simpler, however. To make upgrading a compelling prospect, Microsoft naturally introduces new features ...

A common SQL habit is to use SELECT * on a query, because it’s tedious to list all the columns you need. Plus, sometimes those columns may change over time, so why not just do things the easy way? But ...

Microsoft's Excel software is an indispensable tool for small businesses because of its flexibility and the ease with which you can set up spreadsheets. Though you can use it to manage files ...