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I got asked by someone to technically review their SQL Server 2005
book, so I'm betting that there will be lots...

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Being Retained

Why should a SQL Server DBA want to keep their job? It seems obvious, but Steve Jones continues with his series on employee retention by taking a look at it from the employee side.

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you have a number of databases making heavy...

Job Satisfaction

Interesting post by Andy Leonard.

I'll add in my two cents that you should seek happiness and
satisfaction in your job. I...

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SQL Server Spotlight - Euan Garden

Who builds SQL Server? It's an interesting collection of individuals and we're looking to bring you some profiles of them all. In the first installment of this series Steve Jones interviews Euan Garden, longtime member of the team.

Apologies to Ken Henderson

We are sorry to say that a case of plagiarism occurred recently and SQLServerCentral.com is issuing an apology to Ken Henderson.

Employee Retention

A SQL Server DBA seems to be a stable job and many of us stick with the same job for an above average length of time. However employee retention in general is important to a strong and healthy company. Steve Jones starts a new series looking at this topic and why an employer might want to worry about retention.