2008-01-31
50 reads
Editorial - MP3
Fixing SQL Server - MP3
If we will get a new version of SQL Server every 3 years, how can we make the process smoother.
2008-01-29
55 reads
The Mistake - MP3
SQL Server 2008 has been delayed and Steve Jones thinks the entire process of building this version has been poorly handled.
2008-01-28
56 reads
Tell Me What You Need - MP3
Ever worked on a software project where you didn't get all the requirements? One where the functions and features change in midstream? Steve Jones comments on some possibilities on why this happens.
2008-01-27
63 reads
2008-01-24
56 reads
The End of Estimation - MP3
How interesting would it be to not have to guesstimate what size server to buy for your next application? Steve Jones may have found a way to help you.
2008-01-23
54 reads
The In-House Expert - MP3
Are specialists worth keeping inside of a company? Or does it pay to hire generalists and then get consultants as needed? Steve Jones comments on the choices you might face as your career grows.
2008-01-22
56 reads
2008-01-21
45 reads
A Pay Raise - MP3
There's a shortage of IT workers, which should lead to a pay raise for some people. Steve Jones takes a look at some recent news about IT salaries.
2008-01-20
48 reads
Free and Cool - MP3
Two big events this week captured Steve Jones' attention. A little MySQL and Apple commentary to break up the week.
2008-01-16
52 reads
Blogs
Moving On-Prem PostgreSQL to the Cloud: Picking the Right Path for Big Tables
Every PostgreSQL migration eventually hits the same fork in the road. The database is...
A Spread of Vacation
By Steve Jones
I’m off on vacation today. Which is a little weird as I just got...
How AgentDBA Identifies Backup Failures
By Arun Sirpal
Every DBA has a box like this. Sitting untouched for months. Nobody’s proud of...
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Independence Day 2026
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Independence Day 2026
In the original Independence Day movie (1996), what type of computer did Jeff Goldblum use to connect to the alien mainframe? Take a guess, don't look it up or ask AI.
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