Pride and Security

When an employee has pride in their company, they tend to do a better job, and Steve Jones says that extends to security.

Creating a Service Master Key in SQL Server

The basis for all the encryption in SQL Server is the Service Master Key, which is the top of the...

The Connections Launch Event

SQLServerCentral will be hosting a track at the 2012 spring SQL Server Connections conference and we hope to see you there.

T-SQL Tuesday #25 – T-SQL Tricks

It’s time for T-SQL Tuesday again, and this time Allen White (@SQLRunr | blog) is asking for your tricks. If you...

Clustered Instances

Careful with your Smartphone

Do you connect to your work network with your smartphone? If so, you should be careful and ensure you are taking precautions to prevent any security issues.

How to change the SQL Server service account

It’s easy. First you click here:

Then you find the SQL Server 2008 or 2008 R2 program group

Open those and then...

Concurrent Operations

Propose this to your boss

If you would like to tackle an interesting project at work or find yourself something new to do next year, read this idea from Steve Jones.

Jacks of all trades

Instagram has a complex architecture for it's technology infrastructure. The people that work there have to be jacks of all trades. Is that the type of environment you'd like to work in?