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
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Is Change Coming?

by Steve Jones

SQLServerCentral.com

Editorial

In the final Database Weekly of 2015, Steve Jones looks at a CIO's column on workplace change.

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2015-12-28

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Why Use the Principle of Least Privilege?

by Steve Jones

SQLServerCentral.com

Editorial

SQL Injection isn't special code. It consists of regular, valid T-SQL that is unexpected by the application. Steve Jones notes that using the principle of least privilege can help to limit the damage from SQL Injection if the application fails to properly check input.

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2015-12-28 (first published: 2011-04-12)

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changing encryption

by Steve Jones

SQLServerCentral

Security

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2015-12-28

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An Impressive SQL Server

by Steve Jones

SQLServerCentral.com

Editorial

This Friday Steve Jones has a poll about which SQL Servers might impress you. Is there a company or installation that you think would really showcase the power and scalability of SQL Server?

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2015-12-25 (first published: 2011-05-06)

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Merry Christmas

by Steve Jones

SQLServerCentral.com

A holiday decoration for you

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2015-12-25 (first published: 2015-12-17)

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SQL Server on Linux

by Steve Jones

SQLServerCentral.com

The Lighter Side

A secret project is underway up in Redmond, according to sources not so high up in the development team. A port is partially working for various reasons. Read this exclusive scoop!