Database Documentation: Joining up the Dots
This week, a guest editorial from Phil Factor on how SQL Server database documentation falls woefully short of what is required and expected by most development teams.
2010-03-15
454 reads
Editorial
The Corporate Borg
A new type of application looks to collate and integrate knowledge from workers all around a company. Steve Jones is reminded of the Borg for today's editorial and says it might be good for data professionals.
2010-03-15
221 reads
Friday Afternoon
This Friday's poll asks when types of distractions you might like to have at work that would let you recharge. Answer and let everyone else know what would help you enjoy your job more.
2010-03-12
134 reads
Separate Styles
Does it make sense to publish multiple articles on the same subject? Steve Jones talks about the reasoning behind how SQLServerCentral chooses content.
2010-03-11
137 reads
Code Writing Code
Do you write code that writes code? Steve Jones thinks this is one of those milestones that marks the maturity of a DBA.
2010-03-10
420 reads
Taking Advantage of SQL Server Tools
How many of you are taking full advantage of SQL Server tools? Brad McGehee thinks the answer is "Surprisingly few", and suggests you take the time to learn, and eventually master, the tools which already come with SQL Server.
2010-03-08
485 reads
Too Tipsy To Work
We all need time to relax and unwind, but what happens if that time is interrupted by a work call? Should you respond? Steve Jones reminds us that you can say no if you are not prepared to work.
2010-03-08
238 reads
SQLSaturday Bloopers
Traveling to Charlotte, NC for SQL Saturday #33, Steve Jones takes a break from writing with a short piece, and quite a few mistakes from this year.
2010-03-05
113 reads
A Cheap Fix?
Does it make sense to set up another instance of SQL Server just for a power user? Is it a good use of resources? Steve Jones comments today on this DBA tool for enhancing performance.
2010-03-04
159 reads
Usage Based Pricing
Software pricing is a controversial topic, but Steve Jones found an article saying many enterprises would prefer usage based pricing. Do you think it's better?
2010-03-03
190 reads
Blogs
A New Word: on tenderhooks
By Steve Jones
on tenderhooks – adj. feeling the primal satisfaction of being needed by someone, which...
Ramblings about data communities and your contributions, no excuses
By DataOnWheels
I have been active in the data community throughout my career. I have met...
SQL Server Journey till 2025 (brief)
By Vinay Thakur
Quick Summary for Microsoft SQL Server till 2025, I am fortunate to be part...
Forums
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Simulating Mercury’s Orbital Motion Using Pure T-SQL (NASA 2025 Dataset)
SQL Server is typically viewed as a transactional or analytical database engine. However, it...
Azure SQL Database | CREATE EVENT SESSION [Blocking_Capture] ON DATABASE
Hello, Is there a way in Azure SQL Database to change the 'Blocking Process...
Question of the Day
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On SQL Server 2025, when I run this, what is returned?
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