Dreaming of Windows

This week Steve Jones dreams about the changes he would like to see in the next version of Windows, unveiled this past week at the Microsoft Build Conference.

Intertia

This editorial was originally published on August 22, 2006. Steve Jones looks at the pace of change in companies and notes it ought to be dictated by the business, not IT.

Cloud Common Sense

Moving to the cloud, or any other type of outsourcing should be done with common sense, as Steve discusses today. That means keeping control of your backups.

Not on the Same Page

It seems that security staff and other technical people are not always on the same page. Steve Jones says that we should be working to take security more seriously.

A Walkabout

Steve Jones talks about a walkabout that one of his co-workers went on.

A Matter of Life or Death

Could your job as a data professional result in the death of someone? It's entirely possible this might affect you at some point. Steve Jones talks about why you ought to do your best when setting up security.

The Apprentice

This Friday Steve Jones asks if we should reconsider the way we train developers and other computer professionals. Give us your opinion this week.

Database Mirroring Modes

Learning for Profit

Today Steve Jones talks about a way to improve your skills, make yourself more marketable for that next job, and perhaps earn some money.

Prepping for Certification

Having prepped for, taken, and then failed the MCM exam this year, perhaps I’m not the best person to give...