Thanksgiving 2014

Consolidating Again and Again and Again

This editorial was originally published on November 12, 2009. It is being re-run as Steve is on holiday. Virtualization is touted as a great way to save money, but it's a one time event. Once you've consolidated a server, you can't do it again. However consolidation isn't necessarily the same and Steve Jones tells us why.

T-SQL Tricks – Custom Templates

I wrote about the Template Explorer, which comes with the SQL Server tools and is visible in Management Studio (SSMS)....

How Often Does Production Drift?

Database drift is the difference between two database schemas. Today Steve Jones discusses the concept and wonders how often it happens.

Real World T-SQL Tricks

This week Steve Jones wonders if you're taking advantage of the changes in the T-SQL language.

Achievement Unlocked: Balance 0

Steve Jones completed a task this year that he's rarely completed in the past.

Encryption in Colorado Springs – Encrypting in the Application?

Last night was my annual presentation at the Colorado Springs SQL Server User Group. I try to make sure I...

Practical Problems with CI

I agree. Continuous Integration has issues in the real world, at least it probably does in many companies. The more...

SQL Konference 2015

My first speaking date of the new year is scheduled. I’ll be at the SQL Server Konference 2015, near Frankfurt,...

The SQL Server Container

There's an interesting idea that exists for lightweight, application separation on a host that's different from virtualization. It's Docker, and Steve Jones talks about it today.