Make a Backup First
The hack on a Gizmodo writer using Amazon and Apple customer service security holes was shocking. Steve Jones notes that while security is important, backups are even more important.
2012-08-22
165 reads
Editorial
Big Data Jobs
Big Data is in the news and there is a lot of job growth. Steve Jones lists a few industries and areas where you might find one.
2012-08-21
300 reads
Time Off
Finding a balance between work and life away from work is hard, but one good way is with periodic vacations. Today Steve Jones notes that some people don't take their vacation, which he sees as a problem.
2016-09-01 (first published: 2012-08-20)
250 reads
Brad McGehee Moves On
The SQLServerCentral and Database Weekly editors recognize the contribution of Brad McGehee to the websites and newsletters, and to DBA education in general, over the past 5 years.
2012-08-20
153 reads
The Influence of the Cloud
This Friday Steve Jones is talking clouds. In the next year, will the cloud influence your job or will it be a fad for you?
2012-08-17
133 reads
Marketing Data is Exploding
The explosion of social media data has resulted in a lot more marketing data for companies. Some are using it well and some aren't, but in both cases, Steve Jones notes there are more opportunities for data professionals.
2012-08-16
145 reads
Learning C
As we use computers more and more, and more people must develop algorithms or simple programs, Steve Jones says everyone should learn C. Perhaps they should learn SQL as well.
2012-08-15
332 reads
Milk
Genome research into producing the best cows for milk has Steve Jones thinking about the implications for other industries. There could be new opportunities for data professionals.
2012-08-14
120 reads
Avoiding Stored Procedures
This week Steve Jones argues against stored procedures. Is it a good argument or do want to stick with your stored procedures.
2016-08-30 (first published: 2012-08-13)
1,072 reads
No Limits
Google recently promised no limits to their computing engine online. Is that going to change how we use cloud computing? Read Steve Jones' thoughts and give us your opinion.
2012-08-13
96 reads
Blogs
SQL Saturday Boston Slides and Code
By Steve Jones
Thanks to everyone who attended my sessions today at SQL Saturday Boston 2025. I’ve...
Scaling SQL Server 2025 Vector Search with Load-Balanced Ollama Embeddings
SQL Server 2025 introduces native support for vector data types and external AI models....
Advice I Like: Fear and Imagination
By Steve Jones
Fear is fueled by a lack of imagination. The antidote to fear is not...
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The New SQL Server 2025 Data type
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