SQLServerCentral Runs sp_Blitz - Performance Part 2

The second part of our performance examination on the SQLServerCentral database servers using the sp_Blitz script from Brent Ozar, PLF.

Zettabytes and Beyond

The growth of data, and the sheer scale of data we store and manage is stunning. Steve Jones looks at the rates of growth these days.

Stop, Smell, Smile

On this quiet Friday, Steve Jones skips a poll and talks about life. This editorial was originally published on Jun 6, 2008. It is being republished as Steve is on vacation.

Serious Storage

Steve Jones talks about the serious storage that EMC is bringing to the Vatican library.

Full-Text Search – Thesaurus Languages

Algorithm Secrecy is not Security

This week Steve Jones talks encryption and why you shouldn't be implementing anything you've invented.

The Backup Process

Today Steve Jones talks about backups. Setting up a process is good, but you cannot count on it working forever. You need to check periodically to be sure it's working, and that your skills are not deteriorating.

Inconsistency

This Friday Steve Jones notes that changing and altering your opinions is good and invites you to share things you might have learned that changed your mind in the past.

SQL Server Stumpers, Vol.5

Whether practicing for an exam or interview, or just wanting to see who's got the biggest SQL Server brain in your office, this book is perfect. Containing 100 SQL Server Central Questions of the Day, this book is a great way to test yourself and increase your knowledge.

T-SQL Tuesday #40– File and Filegroups

It’s the second Tuesday of the month and time for T-SQL Tuesday again. This is a monthly blog party, where...