Tools You Need

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

Microsoft Security Changes and SQL Server

Windows is changing its security, which will affect SQL Server.

Expanding into Print

This is part of a few memories from the founders of SQL Server Central, celebrating 25 years of operation this month. When we started SQL Server Central, our goal was to build a great resource that helped other people advance in their careers and also made some money. Our decisions in building the site were […]

PowerPoint to HTML with Claude AI

I had an idea for an animated view of a sales tool, and started to build this in PowerPoint. I decided to switch to Claude and ended up with...

The String Distance I

What's the Date?

The Power of Data and Privacy

Steve discusses privacy and data that is publicly available on the Internet.

Webinar: Navigating the Database Landscape in 2026

For a number of years, we’ve produced the State of the Database Landscape report, based on surveys and research we do every year. I have found it very interesting...

Changing the AG Listener

The DBA is Dead; Long Live the DBA

There have many many times when a company or individual has thought that DBAs aren't needed. Steve doesn't think that has ever been true, nor will it be anytime soon.