New Cartoons at SQLServerCentral

SQLServerCentral has commissioned a new cartoon that will be coming later this week.

Powershell in a Month Day 15 – Jobs

This is part of my Powershell Challenge, to learn more about PowerShell (PoSh) using the Learn Windows Powershell 3 in...

Adding to SQL Server

This week Steve Jones wonders what you might want to add to SQL Server. With SQL Server 2016 likely in the early planning stages, where would you want to see the development effort focused.

Powershell in a Month Day 14 – WMI

This is part of my Powershell Challenge, to learn more about PowerShell (PoSh) using the Learn Windows Powershell 3 in...

Execution Plans

Starting to Use Powershell

I have to admit that before the Powershell Challenge, I wasn’t really looking forward to using Powershell for much of...

The DBA is Dead

Is the DBA Dead? Steve Jones scoffs at the notion put forth in an article and says we'll be using DBAs for a long time. He does, however, admit the role is changing.

Servicing SQL Server in the Future

There hasn't been a service pack for SQL Server in a long time. Without knowing the plans for the future, Steve Jones asks you to express your own opinions.

Management at Scale

Could you manage 20,000 databases? That's how many servers each person at Facebook has to manage in operations.

Powershell in a Month Day 13 – Remote Control

This is part of my Powershell Challenge, to learn more about PowerShell (PoSh) using the Learn Windows Powershell 3 in a Month...