The Database Weekly Update for June 16, 2008
Steve Jones looks back at the news of the past, including a look at RC0, the latest release of SQL Server 2008.
2008-06-14
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Editorial - MP3
Do You Want to Be Right?
Steve Jones talks about being right versus being effective in your IT work.
2008-06-14
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The Vacation Dilemma
Does vacation cause extra stress at your job before or after you leave? Steve Jones asks a poll question this Friday to see how you feel.
2008-06-12
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A Private Database
Having separate databases for each client? It's a common problem and Steve Jones wonders if this might be a feature coming in SQL Server at some point.
2008-06-07
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2008-06-05
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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
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The Software Comparison - Part 3
Steve Jones takes another attempt at comparing software development to another profession. Today's target: doctors.
2008-06-03
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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
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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
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Database Weekly - June 2, 2008
A look back at the news from the week including Windows 7 and taking an unwired vacation.
2008-05-31
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