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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The SQLServerCentral.com Party - 2008

Steve Jones talks a bit about the upcoming SQLServerCentral.com event at the 2008 PASS Summit and asks for some ideas.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2008/05/14 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: SQLServerCentral.com

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The CLR

The CLR was one of the highly touted additions to SQL Server 2005, and one of the reasons for its long development cycle. Steve Jones comments on why it hasn't been that widely used.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2008/05/13 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: Editorial

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Encrypting Data

Encrypting data is the easy part of dealing with encryption and databases. Steve Jones talks about some of the other, more difficult, issues you must handle.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2008/05/14 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: Editorial

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Professional SQL Server 2005 Integration Services

A short review of the WROX red covered book that looks at Integration Services for the DBA.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2008/05/12 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: Book Reviews

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Planes, Trains, and Cows?

New technologies often bring with them lots of new data. Steve Jones talks about some changes that we might see with new RFID technology being deployed in some industries.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2008/05/08 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: Editorial

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Recognizing Talent

Microsoft made a sizeable big for Yahoo and Steve Jones talks about one of the more interesting aspects of that bid that didn't receive much press.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2008/05/07 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: Editorial

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The Shortage of Programmers

Steve Jones thinks that programmers should be able to negotiate any deal they can and Joel Spolsky has no reason to be upset.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2008/05/05 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: Editorial

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Database Weekly - May 5, 2008

A look back at the news of the past week dealing with SQL Injection, slow SQL Server growth and two level security.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2008/05/05 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: Editorial

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The Top Ten Reasons to Attend the PASS Summit 2008

The PASS Summit is being held in Seattle on November 18-21, 2008. Read about a few of the reasons that you might want to ask your boss if you can go.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2008/05/13 (first posted: 2008/05/01) | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: SQLServerCentral.com

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Tools You Need

This Friday Steve Jones asks what tools does a DBA really need to do his or her job?  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2006/10/06 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: Editorial

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Zap World

Steve Jones brings us a car update that talks about a new car that doesn't need gasoline to run.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2006/11/01 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: Editorial

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The Test of Time

A change here at SQLServerCentral.com and Steve Jones gives some thoughts on the impact of this for the future.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2006/11/13 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: Editorial

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The Certification Debate

Steve Jones talks about the ne value of the new certification program from Microsoft.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2006/11/20 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: Editorial

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The Old Boys Club

Steve Jones looks at some of the issues with gender in the workplace and reminds everyone that they need to respect each other.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2007/02/12 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: Editorial

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The May Car Update (2007)

Steve Jones takes a look at the world of automobiles and specifically his new Prius hybrid.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2007/05/29 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: Editorial

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The June Energy Update (2007)

Steve Jones takes a look at energy news and how Google and Microsoft are looking to lower their dependence on the grid and advance alternative energy use.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2007/06/27 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: Editorial

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Independence Day

Steve Jones looks back at Independence Day in the US and what it means.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2007/07/04 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: Editorial

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The July Car Update (2007)

Steve Jones bimonthly car update looks at driving in the UK and the differences in cars between the US and elsewhere.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2007/07/30 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: Editorial

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Getting Organized

As DBAs we should be very detail oriented, but Steve Jones talks about some challenges with keeping up with your tasks and projects and some software that might help.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2008/05/06 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: Editorial

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And You Thought You Had a Big Database

Steve Jones examines what big is these days and a few examples of what the largest database people in the world deal with.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2008/05/01 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: Editorial

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