2016-10-14
439 reads
Editorial
Conflict in Functional Teams
Today we have a guest editorial from Alice Smith as Steve is away. Conflict can be good in a highly functional team, as noted today from the manager of the publishing group at Redgate Software.
2020-10-22 (first published: 2016-10-13)
184 reads
What do you do or think about on the way to work?
I recently changed jobs and my commute time doubled, I found myself with more time to think and I started asking questions.
2023-09-11 (first published: 2016-10-10)
223 reads
Bingle is my Senior DBA
When working with SQL Server, many people don't need the search engine to be their junior DBA, they need it to be their senior DBA.
2016-10-10
145 reads
Do you have DBA syndrome?
Sometimes DBAs become resistant to change. When they lose focus on their full purpose they may have DBA syndrome.
2016-10-05
146 reads
Coming Attacks
What happens if we can't access the Internet? We should be prepared, at home and work. Steve Jones has a few comments.
2016-10-03
89 reads
Intelligence from Data
This week Steve Jones looks at the idea of using AI and machine learning with your data to develop amazing new insight.
2016-10-03
47 reads
The Exciting World of Data
Steve Jones gave a keynote, and has a little fun this week with the topic of his talk.
2016-09-30
75 reads
2016-09-29
63 reads
What is the Future of Monitoring?
Monitoring your systems is critical to ensuring security and stability. Steve Jones shares a few thoughts on where monitoring might go with more computer assistance in the future.
2016-09-28
85 reads
Blogs
Leadership in Times of Change: Guiding Teams Through Uncertainty, Disruption, and Transformation
By Chris Yates
Change is inevitable. What separates thriving organizations from those that falter is not the...
The End of Year Vacation Burn
By Steve Jones
It’s been a good year for me. With my sabbatical, I felt like I’ve...
Speaking at PASS Summit 2025
By alevyinroc
In less than one month, I will be speaking not once but twice at...
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Azure SQL Database MAXDOP
When Azure SQL Database was originally released, the MAXDOP was set to 0 for each new database. In Oct 2025, what is the default value for Azure SQL databases?
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