On Source Control

A mention today from Jamie Thomson in his blog on source control. I left a comment, but it was long,...

Windows Server 2012 and Hyper-V

Steve Jones talks about the improvements in Hyper-V in Windows Server 2012. These days there isn't a good reason to avoid considering virtualization for SQL Servers.

Manage By Delegation

There always seem to be more and more instances to manage, but not more and more staff. Steve Jones talks about the key to good management being delegation of the work.

I'm Not a Rock Star

Steve Jones reflects on the SQL in the City tour that recently wrapped up in the US.

Thirteen Years Old

A very cool shot of our company at 13.

I first heard of Red Gate back in 2001 and they were...

Noise

(Mis)Using DBCC Page

In one of my presentations recently I was recommending DBCC CHECKDB on every database every day. I realize that isn’t...

Innovation

This Friday Steve Jones wants to know if innovation matters in your company. And if you really enjoy working with computers and solving problems.

Windows Server 2012 and Hyper-V

I recently went to a Microsoft event in Denver on Windows Server 2012 and Hyper-V improvements. Harold Wong (b | t)...

Potential

We often view potential hires based on their potential and not necessarily on their experience. Today Steve Jones talks about the dangers of putting more emphasis on future, rather than past, performance.