Kindle Update - Encouraging the Kids

I remember when each of my boys started to read a lot. There was a time when both of them...

Learning Priorities

Steve Jones talks a bit about the value of learning for DBAs and other IT professionals.

Guest Editorial: That ain't a Database, it's a Spreadsheet

Phil recently had to draw up a list of 'top ten' pieces of advice for programmers who were starting out as database developers. It is a difficult thing to do when one is immersed in the study of the intricacies and detail of the plumbing of SQL Server.

Guest Editorial: That ain't a Database, it's a Spreadsheet

Phil recently had to draw up a list of 'top ten' pieces of advice for programmers who were starting out as database developers. It is a difficult thing to do when one is immersed in the study of the intricacies and detail of the plumbing of SQL Server.

Guest Editorial: That ain't a Database, it's a Spreadsheet

Phil recently had to draw up a list of 'top ten' pieces of advice for programmers who were starting out as database developers. It is a difficult thing to do when one is immersed in the study of the intricacies and detail of the plumbing of SQL Server.

Restores

Versions of Disaster

Dealing with a disaster is a trying experience for anyone, but having to then worry about having the proper software installed can make things much worse. Steve Jones talks a bit about the challenges of worrying about software versions.

Versions of Disaster

Dealing with a disaster is a trying experience for anyone, but having to then worry about having the proper software installed can make things much worse. Steve Jones talks a bit about the challenges of worrying about software versions.

A Good Use of Surface

I first saw a Surface Computer at the Sheraton in Seattle and thought it was pretty cool, but not necessarily...

Career Challenges - Database Weekly (Dec 15, 2008)

This week Steve Jones sees a lot of people talking about challenges in their career.