SQLServerCentral Runs sp_Blitz - Query Plans

The fifth installment of the sp_Blitz script being run on the SQLServerCentral database server.

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Data Will Drive the World

Data and software will impact our lives more and more in the future. Steve Jones talks about some of the potential ways in which both of these have changed the world.

Memorial Day 2013

The spring holiday message from Steve Jones.

Starting with Azure

I’ve been meaning to do this, and I finally had the chance recently to start working with Azure. Red Gate...

The 2013 SQL in the City Tour

Once again, Red Gate is planning on a tour of the US for the SQL in the City events. Last...

Trusting Systems

The trust we build by ensuring our computer systems work is important. If we can't maintain that trust, Steve Jones sees a problem for our careers.

The Bicentennial SQLSaturday–#200 Philadelphia

When Andy Warren (b | t | Li)started SQL Saturday with #1 in Orlando, we weren’t sure it would succeed. After a...

Understanding HA

Dealing with disaster situations or trying to maintain an HA environment can be stressful. However knowledge about your goals and the capabilities of each technology, along with practice, can make things much easier.

How do you solve T-SQL problems?

It's good to have a methodology for solving problems, and T-SQL is no exception to this. Steve Jones notes that all too often we look at solving a problem, but only doing half the job.