Implicit and Explicit Conversions

Code that depends on implicit conversions can live for years in production without issue. However Steve Jones says that you shouldn't depend on these conversions

My Connect Items – Won’t Fix

There’s been some work to close out items in Connect that aren’t going to be fixed. I don’t know exactly...

A SQL Conference In The Sun

SQL Connections, part of Dev Connections, is coming in a few weeks. Now is the time to register and get the chance to learn in a sunny location.

The MCM is Worldwide

Well, not everywhere, but as long as Prometric sites meet some security requirements, they can offer the MCM tests. I...

NoSQL is Not the Answer

NoSQL solves some problems in the database world, but not all of them. It's also not an evolution of the relational database, but as Steve Jones notes, it has some features we might see in SQL Server.

The Lighter Side of Technical Interview Questions

I hate those puzzle type interview questions. I am sure that they show some level of aptitude about something, but...

Common SQL Server Mistakes

A presentation by Steve Jones that looks at a number of common mistakes that people make with SQL Server on a regular basis.

Max Memory

This Friday Steve Jones asks for who's got the best bragging rights. Let us know this Friday just much RAM is a lot.

The Modern Resume - Building Your Brand Online

A presentation by Steve Jones that gives practical tips for enhancing your online brand and making yourself stand out in the modern world.

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