The_Nick @Coffee6_SQL1

father, husband, person who makes data look pretty. Thoughts & comments my own ( or of another entity in my head) uk.linkedin.com/in/nickappleby Norwich Joined August 2010

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The_Nick @Coffee6_SQL1

2 years ago

#sqlfamily has anyone ever used float datatype in a data warehouse? If so why? #sql

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The week after a big conference is always 'in-recovery' Hope everyone had a blast at @SQLBits ,we sure did. Now time for our mental health day. We need more community submissions,folks! We want ur stories, and how u can help!! RTs appreciated. sessionize.com/app/organizer/…

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The_Nick @Coffee6_SQL1

3 years ago

#PowerBI conditional formatting based on string. At last ⭐⭐⭐

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ADHD Jesse @adhdjesse

3 years ago

[doing things I’m bad at] “ugh, I suck at everything” [doing things I’m good at] “this doesn’t count because it’s easy for me”

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The_Nick @Coffee6_SQL1

3 years ago

#azuredatabricks Can Databricks SQL ingest data from a SQL table? Sorry for noob question

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The_Nick @Coffee6_SQL1

3 years ago

Well done pepper pig creators. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-628249…

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SQLBits @SQLBits

3 years ago

Roll up your sleeves and get involved with #SQLBits! We are looking for a working party to help us with D&I ready for our 2023 event🤗 Read the blog, and dive right in if it's something you're passionate about!🌍⬇️ arcade.sqlbits.com/diversity-and-…

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The_Nick @Coffee6_SQL1

3 years ago

When you realise you have created difficult decisions. Need to reduce options.

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The_Nick @Coffee6_SQL1

3 years ago

The joy of providing a SQL version agnostic solution to a friend who works in the health service. #sqlfamily

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The_Nick @Coffee6_SQL1

3 years ago

Today I have decided to start calling data visualization "painting by numbers" so it doesn't scare business users. #PowerBI

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The_Nick @Coffee6_SQL1

3 years ago

#PowerBI just found a personal workspace for #adf managed identity. Is this expected behaviour?

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The_Nick @Coffee6_SQL1

3 years ago

Alexa-play some music by moby.. got James Bond theme playing.. interesting

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The_Nick @Coffee6_SQL1

3 years ago

#powerbi #powerbigateway spent most of my day trying to write some PoSh to audit gateways. Many hrs wasted. notebooks/PowerBI_Gateway_Overview.ipynb Thanks @SQLvariant ,@notaboutthecell

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The_Nick @Coffee6_SQL1

3 years ago

#SQLfamily,#SQL quick question, can an az analysis services model be refreshed from az SQL dB using service principal or managed identity? #powerBI

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The_Nick @Coffee6_SQL1

3 years ago

#sqlfamily am I the only member in UK Norwich? #sqlbits

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The_Nick @Coffee6_SQL1

3 years ago

#sqlfamily ,#azure,#analysisServices Anyone ever had an issue where no AS models showing in portal but can connect in #SSMS, #powerbi,#tabularEdutor? Am owner on RG and server admin.