The Secret Password
The secret passwords we store in systems might be secure from discovery, but are they secure from use?
2017-05-02
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Editorial
2017-05-01
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Why deadlines stink, and are so necessary
I hate deadlines. Really. I truly hate them. The problem is: they are usually unrealistic, often not much more than a wild guess. They restrict the amount of time that I can spend in preparation and research so that I can do things right; they squeeze the artistic quality out of my work as a […]
2017-05-01
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Starting to Use SQL Server 2017
Today Steve Jones looks forward to the next version of SQL Server, with his curiosity to see if you feel the same way.
2017-04-28
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SQL Server on Linux is Just SQL Server
Steve Jones looks at SQL Server on Linux and how this may differ from what most of us have worked with in the past.
2017-04-27
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Becoming a Data Scientist
The path to becoming a data scientist isn't simple or easy, but it might be for you.
2017-04-26
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2017-04-25
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It's all about Customer Service
Grant Fritchey on the lessons all DBAs can learn from the recent Public Relations disaster for United Airlines.
2017-04-24
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Have you ever given up on your brainchild
Have you ever given up on your brainchild? If yes, how did you deal with it?
2017-04-24
106 reads
How do you come up with creative ideas?
It takes a creative mind to come up with new ideas. So how do you do it?
2017-04-21
99 reads
Blogs
SQL Training Black Friday Deals
By Brian Kelley
If you're looking for particular "Black Friday" deals, here is what I've seen advertised...
Dry-run xp_delete_file Before Actually Deleting Files?
By SQLPals
Dry-run xp_delete_file Before Actually Deleting Files? xp_delete_file doesn’t really have a...
Happy Thanksgiving! (USA Holiday)
By Brian Kelley
In the United States, today is Thanksgiving. The intent behind the holiday is to...
Forums
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Question of the Day
A New Operator
In SQL Server 2025, what does this code return?
SELECT '1' || '0'See possible answers