2008-06-05
37 reads
Editorial - iPod
The Software Comparison - Part 4
The final installment of Steve Jones' comparison between software developers and other professions looks at the most closely related: engineers.
2008-06-05
52 reads
The Software Comparison - Part 3
Steve Jones takes another attempt at comparing software development to another profession. Today's target: doctors.
2008-06-03
44 reads
The Software Comparison - Part 2
The second editorial from Steve Jones comparing software to other types of jobs continues with a look at the legal profession.
2008-06-02
40 reads
The Software Comparison
Is building software like building a house? Steve Jones digs into the comparison at the start of an editorial series looking at other professions.
2008-06-01
50 reads
Database Weekly - June 2, 2008
A look back at the news from the week including Windows 7 and taking an unwired vacation.
2008-06-01
45 reads
The Exceptional DBA Awards
Seeking to recognize DBAs for the work they do, the Exceptional DBA Awards are open for nominations. Steve Jones talks a bit about the event.
2008-05-29
43 reads
Job Specialization - Boon or Bane?
As the number of different software/technologies increases exponentially, does specializing limit an IT professional's ability to move around?
2008-05-28
36 reads
The May Car Update (2008)
Steve Jones talks about alternative hybrids, in this bi-monthly update on automotive news.
2008-05-27
511 reads
2008-05-23
43 reads
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Upgrading Admin Queries
I have a query from a former DBA that we run on SQL Server 2025 to check on database metadata. This query references sys.sysaltfiles. I want to refactor this code to be more modern. Which DMV should I reference instead?
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