2008-03-17
245 reads
Editorial
2008-03-16
43 reads
2008-03-14
119 reads
Scaling Out
Scaling out is hard to do with SQL Server, but why doesn't Microsoft build a better solution?
2008-03-13
280 reads
NCAs and NDAs
When accepting an offer of employment, what do you do about NCAs and NDAs that you might be asked to sign? Steve Jones offers some advice. (This editorial was originally published on Mar 12, 2008. It is being re-run as Steve is on holiday.)
2016-09-05 (first published: 2008-03-12)
292 reads
The Social Contract
How much of a contract for servicing SQL Server should we expect? Has Microsoft broken an implied contract with us?
2008-03-11
95 reads
Bad Meetings
A joint editorial this week from the Red Gate team looking back at the news of the week.
2008-03-10
58 reads
The Daily Routine
Steve Jones compares his daily routine now to that of being a DBA. This editorial was originally published on Mar 10, 2008. It is being re-run as Steve is on holiday.
2012-12-27 (first published: 2008-03-10)
589 reads
Masking Data
As DBAs we go to great lengths to ensure the security of our production data. But what happens when it moves off of a production server?
2015-10-28 (first published: 2008-03-07)
1,314 reads
Dreams of the Future
Steve Jones looks ahead to an interesting trip for the future of a couple of technical geeks.
2008-03-06
91 reads
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The Max PK Length
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