A Better Database Engine
How much different can a database engine make to a platform? MySpace was recently mentioned along with database technology from Sun Microsystems that might make them more profitable.
2008-10-06
73 reads
How much different can a database engine make to a platform? MySpace was recently mentioned along with database technology from Sun Microsystems that might make them more profitable.
2008-10-06
73 reads
We try to keep control of the data in our databases, but as the world becomes more connected, it's harder to ensure integrity. Steve Jones talks about some of the issues in this new Web 2.0 world.
2008-10-05
70 reads
Steve Jones looks back at some of the news from the week ending Oct 6, 2008.
2008-10-04
491 reads
Everyone wants extreme performance from their systems, but is that always the way to look at things? This Friday Steve Jones asks about how you consider performance in your purchasing decisions.
2008-10-02
61 reads
How quickly should security issues be reported? Steve Jones isn't sure, but he talks a bit about what we might want to do.
2008-10-01
254 reads
Steve Jones talks a bit more about the employee manager relationship in this turbulent times.
2008-09-30
63 reads
Managing DBAs can be a challenge for both sides. Steve Jones talks a bit about some of his relationships with managers and the trouble that sometimes occurs.
2008-09-29
76 reads
This month's car update focuses mainly on the Prius and changes that might coming in the car industry.
2008-09-28
503 reads
A new SQL Server system has claimed the top spots in the TPC-E benchmark, but Steve Jones doesn't think it's that impressive.
2008-09-26
481 reads
Read the first page of the linked article and then cast your vote in this Friday's poll.
2008-09-25
74 reads
Creating a Fabric workspace takes about 30 seconds. Restructuring workspaces after people have built...
By Steve Jones
It’s a small change, but a handy one. Flyway Desktop (FWD) now includes the...
By Steve Jones
Software is hard. While I love our Lucid Gravity, I realize that they are...
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