Security Regulations
There have been calls for governmental security regulations for IT. Is that a good thing? Steve Jones comments today.
2010-03-17
164 reads
Editorial
Stop, Don't Panic
Your response in a crisis situation can be critical to how quickly you solve the issue. Steve Jones reminds you to stay calm in today's editorial.
2010-03-16
173 reads
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
468 reads
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
226 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
135 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
141 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
424 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
494 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
242 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
116 reads
Blogs
A New Word: Gnossienne
By Steve Jones
gnossienne– n. the awareness that someone you’ve known for years still has a private...
Exploring DiskANN: Part I: Understanding the Algorithm before the disk
How I used AI for this postChatGPT to generate images based on info specifically...
Learning Tool – Deepstash
By Brian Kelley
A few months ago I started using Deepstash. Deepstash breaks books into the key...
Forums
When the Token Meter is Zero
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Understanding Temp Tables and Table Variables in SQL Server
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The Data API Builder MCP Server Tools
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Question of the Day
The Data API Builder MCP Server Tools
The Data API Builder MCP Server, v2.x, includes a number of tools. What actions can these tools perform in your database?
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