Handling Inconvenient Requests
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)
373 reads
Editorial
The Flaws of Choice
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
61 reads
All-in-one
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
83 reads
Who Watches the Watchers?
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)
314 reads
Is There a Best?
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
62 reads
Why I Run SQLServerCentral
After the holiday, Steve Jones gives a little insight into his job, and what he likes about running SQLServerCentral.
2009-12-01
95 reads
How Oslo can you go?
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
86 reads
Are You a Giver or a Taker?
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
62 reads
The DBA Boat
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
75 reads
Happy Thanksgiving 2009
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in the US. The editorial today has a blooper reel from the podcasts in celebration of the holiday.
2009-11-26
41 reads
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
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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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