2014-05-28
598 reads
Editorial
Patching Problems
After some issues with a recent Windows patch, Steve Jones is concerned about the future of software updates.
2014-05-27
363 reads
2014-05-26
164 reads
No reason to abandon SQL
The early signs are that we can now run a SQL-based relational database with distributed execution plans over commodity hardware, leaving just the task of splicing together of the result to the engine itself, then why can’t Microsoft or Oracle do it?
2014-05-26
191 reads
Should We Move to Azure?
This week Steve Jones asks about moving to the cloud and how interesting that might be to the community?
2017-11-08 (first published: 2014-05-23)
236 reads
One Final Patch
Vote for final service packs for SQL Server 2008 and R2. Let Microsoft know that we want regular support across the entire lifecycle.
2014-05-22
134 reads
Balancing Learning
How do you determine when you use a new technique or stick with a tried and true method? Steve Jones notes that we try to teach you new things at SQLServerCentral, but do you use them?
2014-05-21
150 reads
The Development Backup
Backing up your development environment can be important. After all, aren't your developers producing products that you use?
2014-05-20
148 reads
Patching Problems
Problems with SQL Server after applying the Windows 8.1 update have Steve Jones concerned about software updates.
2014-05-19
101 reads
What are you worth?
When negotiating your salary, it helps to know what the ranges are for your experience and area. Steve Jones gives a little advice today.
2017-11-07 (first published: 2014-05-19)
422 reads
Blogs
The Book of Redgate: SQL Server Central
By Steve Jones
It was neat to stumble on this in the book, a piece by me,...
Git forked
Forgive me for the title. Mentally I’m 12. When I started my current day...
Setting FK Constraints in Data Modeler
By Steve Jones
One of the things a customer asked recently about Redgate Data Modeler was how...
Forums
Microsoft Security Changes and SQL Server
Comments posted to this topic are about the item Microsoft Security Changes and SQL...
Expanding into Print
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Downtime Caused by the Postgres Transaction ID Wraparound Problem
Comments posted to this topic are about the item Downtime Caused by the Postgres...
Question of the Day
The String Distance I
In SQL Server 2025, what is returned by this code:
SELECT EDIT_DISTANCE('Steve', 'Stan')
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