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.

   Items 1 to 20 of 975    Next 20 >>

 

An Administrative Security Hole?

Is it a problem for SQL Server to have a backdoor that lets a Windows Administrator connect as a sysadmin? Steve Jones thinks so and gives a reason why this might be a problem.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2010/02/09 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: editorial

Rating: (not yet rated) |  Discuss |  Briefcase | 39 reads

What's a Toaster?

There are always generic items that we encounter in life, things where it doesn't seem to matter to each of us what brand/price/model we pick. This Friday Steve Jones asks what you might consider to be generic in your job.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2010/02/05 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: editorial

Rating: (not yet rated) |  Discuss |  Briefcase | 80 reads

Get In a Line

Steve Jones talks a little about disk alignment for your SQL Server instances. This is something that you might to check on your systems and see if you can improve performance.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2010/02/01 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: editorial

Rating: (not yet rated) |  Discuss |  Briefcase | 61 reads

Keeping It All In Memory

With the release of an in-memory database from Sybase, is it time for SQL Server to join the fray?  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2010/02/01 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: editorial

Rating: (not yet rated) |  Discuss |  Briefcase | 86 reads

Rotating Keys

This Friday's poll deals with security. Steve Jones asks how often you might rotate those encryption keys to ensure that your systems are secure.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2010/01/29 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: editorial

Rating: (not yet rated) |  Discuss |  Briefcase | 36 reads

Arrogance Has No Place in Security

Arrogance has no place in assessing threats and attempting to build security to mitigate them.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2010/01/28 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: editorial

Rating: (not yet rated) |  Discuss |  Briefcase | 81 reads

The Dying Administrator

Is the SAN administrator dying out as a job? Steve Jones comments on an article that suggests it might be.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2010/01/27 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: editorial

Rating: (not yet rated) |  Discuss |  Briefcase | 126 reads

The IT Explosion

So many people are joining the IT industry all the time and Steve Jones talks about the attitudes that they bring with them.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2010/01/26 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: editorial

Rating: (not yet rated) |  Discuss |  Briefcase | 143 reads

The End of Support

It can be nerve-wracking for a DBA when support for their server ends. This week support for SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2 ended and Steve Jones talks about your options.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2010/01/18 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: editorial

Rating: (not yet rated) |  Discuss |  Briefcase | 112 reads

Moving PASS

The PASS Summit has been held in Seattle for a number of years, but recently people have asked to move it somewhere else. Steve Jones talks a little about the issue.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2010/01/18 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: editorial

Rating: (not yet rated) |  Discuss |  Briefcase | 65 reads

The Price of SQL Server

SQL Server is an expensive product to license. Or is it? Steve Jones asks today if you feel it's expensive, and what price might you want to pay.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2010/01/15 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: editorial

Rating: (not yet rated) |  Discuss |  Briefcase | 184 reads

Dodge, Dip, Dive, Duck, and Dodge

Laptop issues have Steve Jones upset with Toshiba. Today he talks about the obligations companies have to stand behind their support agreements and not try to dodge them.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2010/01/14 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: editorial

Rating: (not yet rated) |  Discuss |  Briefcase | 130 reads

Coding By The Sea

An interesting experiment at Red Gate, Coding By the Sea, produced results, and Steve Jones thinks this could be a great idea for other companies.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2010/02/02 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: editorial

Rating: (not yet rated) |  Discuss |  Briefcase | 100 reads

Why Can't We Go Backwards?

How many times have you wanted to restore a database to an earlier version? Today Steve Jones asks why can't we do this and includes a way for you to vote on this.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2010/01/13 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: editorial

Rating: (not yet rated) |  Discuss |  Briefcase | 75 reads

Do You Want to Learn a Thing or Two?

A list of books to read in any area from an expert can be invaluable in growing your skills. Steve Jones talks about one list from Paul Randal, former SQL Server developer.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2010/01/11 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: editorial

Rating: |  Discuss |  Briefcase | 146 reads

Balancing the Message

How can we get information about new products, tools, and services in the Internet world? Steve Jones has a poll this Friday asking what ways you would like to interact with SQL Server vendors on the site.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2010/01/08 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: editorial

Rating: (not yet rated) |  Discuss |  Briefcase | 48 reads

Goal Tuesday

Almost halfway into the first month of the new year, Steve Jones reminds us of the power of goals. Today he encourages you to set up your own goals for the coming year.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2010/01/12 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: editorial

Rating: (not yet rated) |  Discuss |  Briefcase | 66 reads

Happy New Year 2010

The first day of 2010 has Steve Jones blooper reel in addition to some well wishes.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2010/01/01 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: editorial

Rating: (not yet rated) |  Discuss |  Briefcase | 44 reads

Vote for SP4

Don't forget to vote for SP4  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2010/01/04 (first published: 2009/12/30) | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: service packs

Rating: |  Discuss |  Briefcase | 1,624 reads

The Year in Review - 2009

Steve Jones looks back at 2009 and examines some of the predictions he made at the beginning of the year.  Read more...

By Steve Jones 2009/12/30 | Source: SQLServerCentral.com | Category: editorial

Rating: (not yet rated) |  Discuss |  Briefcase | 58 reads

   Items 1 to 20 of 975    Next 20 >>