Problems with Big Data
Today Steve Jones notes that Big Data isn't a panacea. It's not going to just solve all problems.
2014-04-09
233 reads
Editorial
Lobbying for Change
The Connect system from Microsoft doesn't work that well, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't continue to press Microsoft for change.
2014-04-08
131 reads
Data Security Policies
Does your organization have policies around data security? Perhaps they should, or perhaps you should ask for some to be created and education available for users.
2017-12-21 (first published: 2014-04-07)
158 reads
Short Stroking and Performance
Disk performance can make a difference to your SQL Server instance. Steve Jones discusses a few things this week.
2014-04-07
169 reads
Team Reputation
The way that various departments might view a team of technology employees can affect how we interact. Andy Warren remembers a few situations and notes it's always more fun to join a team with a good reputation.
2014-04-04
170 reads
The Internet of Things
Today Steve Jones notes that the explosion of cheap hardware and electronics might be good for data professionals.
2014-04-03
136 reads
2014-04-02
1,070 reads
Telepresence
Today Steve Jones notes that an advance in technology will help change the way he works.
2014-04-01
118 reads
IT Skills Shortage? No, Just Looking in the wrong place
In which Phil ruminates on the ridiculous idea that we in the West suffer from an IT skills shortage. In truth we have a very blinkered idea of the sort of person who would succeed in an IT Development role
2014-03-31
221 reads
X in Technology
Steve Jones talks about the women in technology, and other efforts to help minorities.
2014-03-31
141 reads
Blogs
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Backing Up a DMK
In SQL Server 2025, I have a database with a Database Masker Key (DMK). I want to back up this key and keep a copy offline. When do I have to open this key before running the backup?
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