Is There Interest in SQL Server Security Pre-Cons?

I’m very passionate about security, especially database security. As the numbers with regards to data breaches continue to climb, this...

New Performance Tips eBook Out from Red Gate

Not too long ago Red Gate asked for quick tips on SQL Server performance intended for developers. I sent a...

Free Online SQL Server Training for the Week of November 3, 2013

I'm trying to re-establish this running guide to free online training for the following week. If you're a training provider...

Review: SQL Server Transaction Log Management

Book Details:
SQL Server Transaction Log Management 
Davis, Tony and Shaw, Gail 
Simple Talk Publishing, October 2012.
Free PDF download

Do I Recommend This Book?
Yes,...

Architecture Reasons for Putting BLOBs in the Database

I was participating in a Twitter Chat looking at what suggestions and recommendations for developer on how to make the...

Speaking Twice on Oct 1, 2013

Carolina Technology Conference:
To start things off, I'll be speaking in the morning at the Carolina Technology Conference. I have a...

Installing SQL Server 2008 on a machine with .NET Framework 4.0? Read this.

The SQL Server Premier Field Engineer blog has a post about an issue with installing SQL Server 2008 on a...

PASS BoD: I'm voting for Allen Kinsel

There are some very good names up for this year's PASS Board of Directors. However, I wanted to write a...

Don't Rush When It Comes to Privacy Data

The Dataloss list sent the following article through yesterday afternoon:
 
Obamacare Employee Accidentally Sends Out 2,400 Social Security Numbers
 
This is concerning,...

Why Government Required Backdoors Are a Bad Idea

I've heard the argument, "I've got nothing to hide. If it helps them catch the next guy, I'm all for...