Careful Blogging
Today we have a reprint of an editorial from Sept 22, 2005. In this one, Steve Jones reminds you that blogging is a public event and you want to be careful about what you write.
2011-02-14
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Editorial
Most Work is Mundane
Today we have a guest editorial from Andy Warren. Work can seem mundane and tedious at times, and today Andy asks you you remain engaged when the work isn't exciting.
2011-02-11
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OldSQL
Support for SQL Server 2005 expires in April. Should you care? Steve Jones thinks it might not be a big deal for many people.
2011-02-10
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You Should Know
Are there things you should know? It seems that we quite often find that others in our profession don't understand the simple things we assume they do. Steve Jones talks about one item in particular: staging servers.
2011-02-09
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Life Without Keyboards
The way we input data is changing with the advent of the iPad and tablets. Is that good or bad for the acquisition of data? Steve Jones has a few thoughts today.
2011-02-08
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Let the optimizer drive
For many, there is something disconcerting in the idea of the Query Optimizer; they crave control, but it really is best to take a back seat and let the Optimizer do its job.
2011-02-07
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I lied, now what?
What do you do if you've lied to get a job and now are in a bad position? Steve Jones offers his advice today.
2011-02-07
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Toys V. Tools
What's a toy and what's a tool? This Friday, a guest editorial from Jason Brimhall asks what in technology might be considered a toy or a tool, or perhaps, both.
2011-02-04
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Cloud Hacking
Steve Jones thinks that security will be one of the biggest impediments to the adoption of cloud computing might be the security issues and hacking targets it provides.
2011-02-03
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Hybrid Hires
Will you be a hybrid worker in your next job? Steve Jones notes that many of the new jobs that will be created in the future might involve hybrids.
2011-02-02
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Blogs
T-SQL Tuesday #192: SQL Server 2025 Backup Changes
By Steve Jones
I hosted this month, but I decided to put my own entry in as...
Why Databases Still Fascinate Me
By Chris Yates
I get asked a lot about why or how I began working with databases...
Monday Monitor Tips: ServiceNow Integration
By Steve Jones
Earlier this year I visited a customer that was using the Redgate Monitor webhook...
Forums
Member was not found in the cube when the string
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Implementing PostgreSQL with Python for Real-Time Logging and Monitoring
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Identify a Slipstream Installation
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Identify a Slipstream Installation
I get a new SQL Server instance from my build team. How can I tell if the instance was installed using a slipstream installation later?
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