Regular Columnist: Steve Jones

My background is I have been working with computers since I was about 12. My first "career" job in this industry was with network administration where I became the local DBA by default. I have also spent lots of time administering Netware and NT networks, developing software, managing smaller IT groups, making lots of coffee, ordering pizza for late nights, etc., etc. For those of you interested (or really bored), you can check out my resume.

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Disaster Recovery - An Afterthought?

Disaster Recovery is always ranked by DBAs and managers as one of the most important things to have set up. Yet many people working with databases don't spend time on this. Steve Jones has a few comments from the news this week.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2009/06/29 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: Editorial

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Making Demands

Imagine you are invited to speak somewhere and you have a bit of power. Have some fun with this Friday's poll and let us know what you'd demand.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2009/06/26 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: Editorial

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Trusting Online

How do you earn trust online? How do you decide who to trust? Steve Jones comments a bit about this this works in the digital world.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2009/06/25 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: Editorial

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Expect an Attack

Most companies in a recent survey expect to get hacked this year. Steve Jones wishes that the technological leaders would help everyone develop more secure code by publishing more information.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2009/06/24 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: Editorial

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Becoming a DBA

Steve Jones was recently asked how he knows someone is ready to be a DBA. It's an interesting question and he shares some thoughts on this today.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2009/06/23 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: Editorial

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Grown Up Software

We all want to write better software, but do we really want to write grown up software? Steve Jones talks about one of the most successful software groups ever.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2009/06/22 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: Editorial

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Lax Security - Database Weekly (June 22, 2009)

This week Steve Jones talks about database security, or the lack thereof, in today's world.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2009/06/22 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: Editorial

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Going Native

This Friday Steve Jones asks about advice for other DBAs. What's the best way for those intermediate and accidental DBAs to handle maintenance on their servers?  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2009/06/19 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: Editorial

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The Best Minds

What do you want when you go to a conference? Great speakers or great information? Steve Jones talks a little about how we get both in the future.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2009/06/18 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: Editorial

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The Simple Estimate

Why can't it be easy for someone to tackle small projects? It is in some areas, and Steve Jones talks a little about some of the issues.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2009/06/16 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: Editorial

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Are You an Exceptional DBA?

The Exceptional DBA award is back again in 2009. Steve Jones comments a little on his experience last year.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2009/06/15 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: Editorial

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Back to the Future

Steve Jones asks this Friday if there is anything you wish you might have done differently.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2009/06/12 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: Editorial

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Who's At Fault

Who do you blame when software fails? Hopefully you don't hire a lawyer before you do. Steve Jones talks about liability and software.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2009/06/11 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: Editorial

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Mining for Quitters

Google is trying to figure out who might quit the company, using their own custom application. Steve Jones thinks this is a great idea and wishes more companies would do it.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2009/06/10 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: Editorial

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Software Giants

Microsoft is the largest software company in the world. What does this mean for SQL Server? Steve Jones thinks it's good.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2009/06/08 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: Editorial

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Shaking the Money Tree

Are developers or administrators worth more? Is it easier to get funding for one group or the other? Steve Jones asks the question in today's poll.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2009/06/05 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: Editorial

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The Problem Is You

Why doesn't SQL Server just run smoothly after it's installed? Steve Jones thinks the problem is you.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2009/06/03 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: Editorial

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Making Mistakes - Database Weekly (June 1, 2009)

We all make mistakes, even when we are trying to help others. What should you do about it? Steve Jones has a few thoughts on advice online.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2009/06/01 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: Editorial

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The ROI for PASS 2009

A few of the reasons why you might want to attend the PASS Summit this November.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2009/05/29 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: pass

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The SQLServerCentral.com Outage

An explanation of the 2009 Memorial Day outage.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2009/05/26 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: SQLServerCentral

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