Capturing the Application Time

Most of us work with the time in a variety of ways in our applications. Temporal tables use the time on the server,but Steve notes today that we might want to capture other types of time.

Renaming a login

Building a Database Engine

Someone tried to build a database engine from scratch. While not something Steve wants to do, it's an interesting exercise.

Executing Child Packages

Generating an SSH key on Windows

I needed an SSH key. First I needed to the WSL subsystem, and once I had that working, I could do the work I needed to do: get an...

The End of XP

Extended support for Windows XP finally ends after 17 years.

Cloud Native

Building software for the cloud often requires some changes. This week Steve wonders how many of you are making the effort.

SQLServerCentral Design Decisions–Forum Threads

It’s been a long couple of weeks. Almost two weeks ago we cut over from our older, v2 version of the site to the new (and current) v3. Lots...

Loading the Thesaurus

Computer Disruptions

I travel a fair amount for work to speak at various events around the world. Traveling can be quite a disruption to my life, and I do work to limit the amount of time that I'm gone. As my kids have gotten older, I'm have less commitments at home and an extra night during a […]