Steve Jones

My background is I have been working with computers since I was about 12. My first "career" job in this industry was with network administration where I became the local DBA by default. I have also spent lots of time administering Netware and NT networks, developing software, managing smaller IT groups, making lots of coffee, ordering pizza for late nights, etc., etc.

I currently am the editor of SQL Server Central and an advocate/architect at Redgate Software. I am also the President of SQL Saturday, maintain the T-SQL Tuesday monthly party, and remember our colleagues at sqlmemorial.org.

You can find out more about me on my blog (www.voiceofthedba.com) or LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/way0utwest)

Interests: yoga, reading, biking, snowboarding, volleyball

Twitter: @way0utwest
Website: https://www.voiceofthedba.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/way0utwest
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The Last Valid Restore Time

by Steve Jones

SQLServerCentral

SQL Server 2022

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2022-12-13 (first published: 2022-12-02)

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Daily Coping 12 Dec 2022

by Steve Jones

The Voice of the DBA

Today’s coping tip is to look at life through someone else’s eyes and see their perspective. I have my own views, beliefs, and thoughts about the world. However, I...

2022-12-12

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Dealing with Deadlocks

by Steve Jones

SQLServerCentral

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2022-12-12

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The Time Thieves

by Steve Jones

SQLServerCentral

Work environment

Learning to efficiently manage time in a team is hard. Steve has a few ideas today, based on a book.

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2022-12-12

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Daily Coping 9 Dec 2022

by Steve Jones

The Voice of the DBA

Today’s coping tip is to find out something new about someone you care about. I took the time to do this at the recent PASS Summit. During events like...

2022-12-09

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The Temp Alias

by Steve Jones

SQLServerCentral

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2022-12-09

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What Do I Do to Relax?

by Steve Jones

The Voice of the DBA

I’ve republished an editorial today from another author, called What do you do to relax after work? I’m thinking about that a few weeks ahead, because I needed to...

2022-12-09

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Daily Coping 8 Dec 2022

by Steve Jones

The Voice of the DBA

Today’s coping tip is to be curious. Learn about a new topic or an inspiring idea. My daughter pointed a new podcast out to me: What’s Her Name? This...

2022-12-08

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Daily Coping 7 Dec 2022

by Steve Jones

The Voice of the DBA

Today’s coping tip is to stop for a minute when you walk outside and just enjoy nature. It’s getting cold in Colorado, but we had a day recently that...

2022-12-07

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