Devil's Advocate
With the one hand, Chris applauds the outstanding work of the SQL Server community, and tentatively raises the other to ask if we're on the cusp of a chance.
2011-08-22
117 reads
Chris Massey
What's holding you back?
If you’re not where you want to be in your career, then what do you think is holding you back?
2011-06-13
201 reads
Wish you were here?
As it gets easier to attend events virtually, it's worth considering what the literal, financial value is of physical attendance.
2011-05-16
73 reads
Do we do enough?
Do we, event organizers, tool vendors, concerned SQL citizens, as a community, do enough to reach people who don't know about the training available to them?
2011-04-18
96 reads
(Un)Common Speed Phreakery
Is there such a thing as too much attention to the performance of SQL? It isn’t only a question of time and inclination, but also of the resilience and flexibility of the code.
2010-08-09
157 reads
GOSQL vs. NOSQL
If we're getting pulled down a blind alley by acronyms, we may as well make up a more optimistic one.
2010-07-12
306 reads
Oracle: Overhaul or Overkill?
Vendor-specific hardware might make Oracle less painful to use in the future, so Chris Massey considers whether Microsoft should consider providing a more tailored and complete product with SQL Server. The verdict? "Not necessary".
2010-02-22
145 reads
Forgetful Databases
Chris Massey gives a speedy book review, discusses the erosion of data privacy in the so-called Digital Age, and considers the implications for DBAs of a possible solution.
2010-01-22
253 reads
Blogs
A New Word: Foilsick
By Steve Jones
foilsick – adj. feeling ashamed after revealing a little too much of yourself to...
Accelerated Database Recovery for tempdb in SQL Server 2025
Accelerated database recovery was introduced in SQL Server 2019 and provides fast recovery, instantaneous...
Measuring What Matters: Operationalizing Data Trust for CDOs
By Chris Yates
Trust is the currency of the data economy. Without it, even the most advanced...
Forums
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ETL Framework In Production
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SQL Server Ghosts
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