Getting Started with Azure Event Grid Simulator

Getting Started with Azure Event Grid Simulator

A walkthrough of AzureEventGridSimulator - install it, configure topics and subscribers, publish events to a locally running Azure Function, and explore filtering, retry, dead-lettering, and the built-in dashboard. No Azure subscription required.

April 4, 2026 路 8 min 路 1625 words 路 Paul McIlreavy
Keep your dev loop as short as possible with SQL Server Backups

Easier Code Debugging with SQL Server Backups

Speed up your debugging workflow by restoring SQL Server backups to quickly reproduce issues. A practical guide to using BACKUP and RESTORE commands to reset your local database to a known state.

April 21, 2024 路 3 min 路 516 words 路 Paul McIlreavy
Initialising SQL Server with Docker Compose

Part II: Initialising SQL Server with Docker Compose

This article explores three effective methods for initialising a SQL Server container using Docker Compose: execution of SQL scripts, leveraging mssql-tools, and restoring from a bacpac.

April 6, 2024 路 10 min 路 1926 words 路 Paul McIlreavy
Microsoft SQL Server with Docker Compose

Part I: Microsoft SQL Server with Docker Compose

A step-by-step guide to running Microsoft SQL Server in Docker Compose for local development. Covers configuration for both Windows and Mac (including ARM/Rosetta), health checks, persistent volumes, and team-friendly defaults.

April 5, 2024 路 11 min 路 2221 words 路 Paul McIlreavy
SQL Server High Dpi Settings

SQL Server High Dpi Settings

A quick fix for SQL Server Management Studio looking awful on high DPI screens. Mostly a note to my future self.

January 3, 2021 路 2 min 路 416 words 路 Paul McIlreavy