This editorial was orignally published on Dec 8, 2009. It is being re-run as Steve is on vacation. Would you like the idea of capturing everything you do? Audio, video, text, code, a log of your life. A new book from Microsoft Research talks about this and Steve Jones things it could be an interesting capability for your career.
2014-10-01 (first published: 2009-12-08)
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It's nice to be able to choose what you want, or what might fit you better. Too much choice, however, can be a bad thing, even in software where it seems we could have unlimited choices. Steve Jones tasks about the need to limit choice.
2009-12-07
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Brad gives a little guidance on how you might want to respond to inconvenient requests with an eye on doing yourself a favor.
2018-08-02 (first published: 2009-12-07)
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The client tools for SQL Server have grown from small single purpose applications to larger tools that combine a number of functions. Do you like that? Is it a good idea? Steve Jones asks the question in today's Friday poll.
2009-12-04
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Who checks on those who manage our systems? Is there auditing in place for those accidental DBAs?
2014-10-16 (first published: 2009-12-03)
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We all want the best. Whether it's a new stereo or a high availability solution for your database server. Steve Jones talks about the need for us to learn more in order to make the best decision for ourselves.
2009-12-02
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After the holiday, Steve Jones gives a little insight into his job, and what he likes about running SQLServerCentral.
2009-12-01
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A guest editorial from Brad McGehee today examines the way in which DBAs interact with the community. Do you take from the community, learning from others? Or do you give back more? Both are a part of many DBAs' careers. Brad talks about the importance of giving back when you can.
2009-11-30
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Some developers have reacted with dismay to the recent news that Microsoft’s Oslo project is being integrated into the SQL Server platform and renamed SQL Server Modeling. The overwhelming feeling seems to be that their DSL dream is being snatched away.
2009-11-30
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For a fun Friday poll, what type of SQL or database related name would you give to yourself or someone else? Steve Jones asks the question after someone sends an email about naming their new boat with a SQL name.
2009-11-27
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