The relational model was devised long before computer hardware was able to deliver an RDBMS that could deliver a fully normalized database with no performance deficit. Now, with reliable SSDs falling in price, we can reap the benefits, instead of getting distracted by NOSQL with its doubtful compromise of 'eventual consistency'.  Read more...

An interesting result from a recent test of SSDs in SQL Server by Wes Brown. A surprising discovery is important for anyone thinking about using SSDs to know.  Read more...

Flash. Flash Gordon. There have been a few "Flash"es in Steve Jones career, and the newest one looks interesting.  Read more...

Flash. Flash Gordon. There have been a few "Flash"es in Steve Jones career, and the newest one looks interesting.  Read more...

Flash. Flash Gordon. There have been a few "Flash"es in Steve Jones career, and the newest one looks interesting.  Read more...

Flash. Flash Gordon. There have been a few "Flash"es in Steve Jones career, and the newest one looks interesting.  Read more...

I’ve often described SQL Server to people new to databases as a data pump. Just like a water pump, you have limited capacity to move water in or out of a system usually measured in gallons per hour. If you want to upgrade your pumping systems it can be...  Read more...