Writing T-SQL with an AI Partner
Use AI to write T-SQL faster generating functions, complex JOINs, window functions, and optimization suggestions. Practical prompts for real DBA work.
Getting Started: Your First Hour with GitHub Copilot CLI
Install GitHub Copilot CLI, run your first prompt, and understand how the context window works. A hands-on setup guide for SQL Server DBAs.
What Can an AI Coding Agent Actually Do for a DBA?
A survey of every DBA task area where AI coding agents add real value from T-SQL writing to security audits, incident response, and migration planning.
The DBA’s Blind Spot: Why AI Coding Agents Are Coming for Your Workflow
AI coding agents like GitHub Copilot CLI aren’t just autocomplete they read your files, run commands, and iterate. Here’s why DBAs can’t afford to ignore them.
ALTER DBA ADD AGENT: Practical AI for Database Professionals
A practical guide to using AI coding agents for SQL Server database administration. 18 posts covering T-SQL, monitoring, security, migrations, and more.
Inspecting SQL Server TLS Certificates Without Credentials
If you’ve ever needed to check the TLS certificate on a SQL Server instance — whether it’s expired, misconfigured, missing SANs, or just plain self-signed — you’ve probably had to connect with SSMS, run some…