Protecting the Encryption Keys
When you deal with encryption in your database, Steve Jones thinks you add a layer of complexity to your backup and recovery process. Do you agree? Answer today's poll.
2009-09-04
257 reads
Editorial
Squeezing the DBA
What do you do as a DBA if you get asked to cook the books? With the economy doing poorly, some executives will be tempted to mis-report earnings and they might ask the technical people to help. Steve Jones has a few thoughts.
2014-03-14 (first published: 2009-09-03)
338 reads
Have You Checked Out the SQL Server 2008 R2 CTP Yet?
The next update for SQL Server has had a major release with the CTP of SQL Server 2008 R2. Brad McGehee is wondering if you've seen some of the enhancements that have been added to this new version.
2009-09-02
194 reads
You Shouldn't Have Done That
We sometimes find ourselves in situations that we didn't count on. Or that aren't necessarily a mistake we made in the installation. Steve Jones reminds us that we should keep that in mind when someone is asking for our help.
2009-09-01
144 reads
What Data Should You Protect?
Perhaps we need to protect more data, according to Steve Jones. With the ability to identify most people with 10 digits of information, Steve Jones asks you to really think about what you need to store.
2009-08-31
165 reads
Changing of the Guard
This Friday's poll looks at security and password changes. What interval do you think is appropriate and why? Steve Jones asks and gives you a few thoughts on his own experiences.
2009-08-28
111 reads
Finding a Mentor
Someone asked Steve Jones about finding a mentor to become a better DBA. He shares some thoughts and advice about how to do this.
2009-08-27
183 reads
A True SQL OS
SQL Server is so large and complex that it's like an operating system. In fact, there the core engine is often referred to as the "SQL OS" by Microsoft developers. Steve Jones would like to see SQL Server as it's own OS at some point.
2014-03-12 (first published: 2009-08-26)
526 reads
Overselling Yourself
Posting online is a way of building your own brand, but you need to be careful of overselling yourself. Steve Jones talks about being careful in the impressions you create from your online presence.
2009-08-25
144 reads
Encryptionphobia
The battle to secure personal and business data is a tough one, and the consequences of mishandling sensitive data can be severe. In this guest editorial, John Magnabosco argues that it's high time people overcame their fear of encryption.
2009-08-24
195 reads
Blogs
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