The Mistake - MP3

SQL Server 2008 has been delayed and Steve Jones thinks the entire process of building this version has been poorly handled.

The Mistake - WMV

SQL Server 2008 has been delayed and Steve Jones thinks the entire process of building this version has been poorly handled.

Journalism Ethics

I try to be pretty careful about what I write about, and now being an MVP and actually getting information...

Tell Me What You Need - iPod

Ever worked on a software project where you didn't get all the requirements? One where the functions and features change in midstream? Steve Jones comments on some possibilities on why this happens.

Tell Me What You Need - MP3

Ever worked on a software project where you didn't get all the requirements? One where the functions and features change in midstream? Steve Jones comments on some possibilities on why this happens.

Tell Me What You Need - WMV

A Lack of Data Quality

This Friday's poll examines a situation straight out of Office Space.

Katmai Delayed

SQL Server 2008, Katmai, apparently won't ship in Q2. Looks like a Q3 possibility now.

The CLR in SQL Server 2005

Updated: Jan 2008. One of the big changes in SQL Server 2005 is the integration of the CLR into the relational engine itself. This is probably the biggest reason for the delays in completing the product and it is a controversial decision. Steve Jones spends a few minutes looking at the pros and cons of having the CLR integrated and possible implications for DBAs.

The End of Estimation

How interesting would it be to not have to guesstimate what size server to buy for your next application? Steve Jones may have found a way to help you.