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
Editorial - WMV
Social Hacks
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
The Weekly News for Oct 6, 2008 (Database Weekly)
Steve Jones looks back at some of the news from the week ending Oct 6, 2008.
2008-10-04
491 reads
Speed or Value?
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
Jumping the Gun
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
Managerial Relations
Steve Jones talks a bit more about the employee manager relationship in this turbulent times.
2008-09-30
63 reads
The Relational Manager
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
The September 2008 Car Update
This month's car update focuses mainly on the Prius and changes that might coming in the car industry.
2008-09-28
503 reads
The New Leader - Database Weekly (Sept 29, 2008)
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
Should He Stay or Should He Go?
Read the first page of the linked article and then cast your vote in this Friday's poll.
2008-09-25
74 reads
Blogs
“We love to debate minutiae”
By Brian Kelley
I am guilty as charged. The quote was in reference to how people argue...
Advice I Like: Knots
By Steve Jones
Learn how to tie a bowline knot. Practice in the dark. With one hand....
Shifting Mindsets: Why FinOps is Essential for Cloud Efficiency
By HeyMo0sh
As a DevOps practitioner, I’ve always focused on performance, scalability, and automation. But as...
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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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