NoSQL Basics
Today Steve Jones talks about NOSQL and why it might be important for SQL Server DBAs to understand more about it and be able to talk about when it is appropriate to use.
2011-01-11
717 reads
Editorial
Building Better Communication Skills
Today Steve Jones reminds us that our communication skills are important. They are something that we use constantly at work and are worth developing.
2015-12-08 (first published: 2011-01-10)
446 reads
RAID 5 and SQL Server
Given that disk storage has come down substantially in price over recent years, will RAID 5 continue to be relevant as a storage configuration for databases?
2011-01-10
835 reads
Data Loss or Downtime
This Friday Steve Jones has a DR poll. He asks what might be more important to you in a disaster and why.
2015-07-10 (first published: 2011-01-07)
275 reads
Trust People
Steve Jones thinks that we are not doing a great job of harnessing the brain power of our entire teams.
2015-07-13 (first published: 2011-01-06)
325 reads
In Case of Breach
Do you know what to do in case of a data breach? Steve Jones talks about the importance of having a "runbook" for security that covers the same types of things you might need to know for disaster recovery.
2011-01-05
160 reads
Welcome to 2011
After the holidays, Steve Jones welcomes everyone in the SQLServerCentral community to the new year and talks about goals and your career.
2011-01-04
180 reads
Being Careful with Power
It's good to be careful with your power consumption, especially as the power cost of computing continues to grow. However with your SQL Server, you don't want to be too careful, as Steve Jones notes.
2011-01-03
318 reads
Clouds Are In our Future
Today we have a guest editorial from Andy Warren looking at the future of cloud computing and SQL Server.
2011-01-03
201 reads
Enjoying the New Year
For the last Friday poll of the year, Steve Jones has a fun one. Add your input and give everyone an idea of how to spend the last part of this holiday season.
2010-12-31
72 reads
Blogs
Monday Monitor Tips: Query Recommendations
By Steve Jones
We keep adding stuff to Redgate Monitor, and it’s easy to miss some of...
A Pursuit of Lifelong Learning
By Brian Kelley
The following came across my YouTube feed today. It’s an interview with General James...
Advice I Like: Time and Focus
By Steve Jones
“You don’t need more time because you already have all the time that you...
Forums
What is the worst part about existing monitoring solutions?
Hi. What is the most difficult aspect of using monitoring software like idera, redgate,...
MiniMax m3 and SQL Server
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