Is Your Database App Ready for the Cloud?

The cloud has evolved. Just a few years ago, cloud-based applications were the exception rather than the rule, and on-premises...

How many Backups is Too Many?

Does this title seem strange?  Of course we know this is the true answer:

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But here is a story of a...

Friday Reading 2017-02-24

Wow that week absolutely flew by! Here’s what I’ve been reading…
Seatbelt learning with Uncle Buck

Buck Woody goes through how he...

Upgrading SQL Server on Linux

I saw this week that there was a new CTP (v1.3) of SQL Server v.Next. I haven’t had a lot...

Confusion of An Old Technologist

As someone who still actively pursues a career in technology, I’m a little on the older side. I got started...

Better SQL Agent Job Alerts

  They kinda suck. I mean it is nice that we have the option for the SQL Agent to tell us...

Database Security Webinar Today (Feb 23)

Today at 3 PM EST I’m giving a webinar on designing a successful database security model with SQL Server.
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Digital Privacy is the Wild West

Who has the legal right to access your personal and private digital assets? The answer can be complex, and will...

Upcoming PASS Events

There is a new website from PASS. Go to Pass.org instead of SQLPass.org. The change does not really concern me...

SQL Server 2016: The Coolest New Feature – Live Query Stats

This is the first in a series of blog posts about how great SQL Server 2016 is, and why you should...