Using a Symmetric Key
In my Encryption Primer talk, I do demo on symmetric key use, and wanted to document it here. Encryption is...
2012-06-27
2,915 reads
Steve Jones
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Documenting the Undocumented
Not everything in SQL Server is documented and Steve Jones doesn't think that everything should be. However some features are used often and should have additional documentation.
2012-06-26
334 reads
Down and Dark
I came back from vacation to find the home DSL line bouncing up and down a bit. I wasn’t overly...
2012-06-26
1,554 reads
Almost an MCSA
I took four beta tests earlier this year for SQL Server 2012. I had debated writing another book, and I’ve...
2012-06-25
1,279 reads
The Next Generation
There's no shortage of technology workers, especially good ones. Today Steve Jones reminds us that we might wish to encourage others to try technology and then help prepare them for a career in this field if they enjoy it.
2012-06-25
119 reads
Stump the Wizard
Today we have an editorial from Aug 3, 2007. It is being republished as Steve is on vacation. Today Steve asks the question about which fun games you might like outside of work.
2012-06-22 (first published: 2007-08-03)
87 reads
The Cloud
This editorial was originally published on Sept 11, 2007. It is being re-run as Steve is on holiday. This is an interesting look at the cloud from 2007.
2012-06-21 (first published: 2007-09-11)
104 reads
The Exceptional DBA Awards – 2012
Who will be the Exceptional DBA of 2012? I’ll be judging.
It’s hard to believe that it’s time for the Exceptional...
2012-06-21 (first published: 2012-06-11)
2,569 reads
Canceling Customers
Today's editorial was originally published on Sept 4, 2007. It is being re-run as Steve is on holiday. Today Steve talks about the problems with customer service, and how some companies respond.
2012-06-20 (first published: 2007-09-04)
109 reads
Holiday
Sort of.
I’m off for a week to Camp Alexander near Pikes Peak for Boy Scout summer camp. My 13year old...
2012-06-18
842 reads
Blogs
A New Word: Anderance
By Steve Jones
anderance – n. the awareness that your partner perceives the relationship from a totally...
Troubleshooting SQL Server – Starting with the Error Log
By gbargsley
We’ve all been there. Someone walks up and asks, “Is SQL Server having issues?”...
From OLTP to Analytics: Bridging the Gap with Modern SQL Architectures
By Chris Yates
In the beginning, there was OLTP – Online Transaction Processing. Fast, reliable, and ruthlessly...
Forums
Work out closing balance using opening balance of prior month
Hello, I think I need a recursive cte query but unsure of the logic....
The Security of Old Tech
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Tables with a SPARSE Column and Consumption
True or False: Tables with a SPARSE column consume more space than regular columns if most values are NOT NULL.
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