Computed Columns and UDFs

I wrote about the basics of computed columns and also using CASE in a computed column recently, but there’s a...

A Look Back at Apple

With the resignation of Steve Jobs from Apple this week, Steve Jones looks back at his memories of the tech icon.

SQL Saturday #90–Oklahoma City recap as chauffeur and speaker

I’d never been to Oklahoma City, and when Kristin Ferrier asked me to come to SQL Saturday #90 and do...

The Basic Security Model in SQL Server – Skill #3

This series of blog posts are related to my presentation, The Top Ten Skills You Need, which is scheduled for...

Database encryption

On the Road Again – SQL Saturday #90

I’m leaving this morning for Oklahoma City for SQL Saturday #90. This is my first time traveling to Oklahoma City...

Create a Log Backup Schedule – #1 Skill You Need

This series of blog posts are related to my presentation, The Top Ten Skills You Need, which is scheduled for...

Keep Data Forever

Today Steve Jones talks about some of the issues with keeping data around a long time and a new archival medium.

Come Shake My Hand at PASS

Last year Andy Warren thought about trying to help first timer attendees at the PASS Summit with a little networking...

Pop Tarts and Hurricanes

Today Steve Jones talks about the relation between hurricanes and poptarts, and why you should be working on your T-SQL skills.