2022-09-26 (first published: 2018-03-16)
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Editorials
The Communication Channels at Work
The use of messaging dominates communication for Steve. Can you say the same thing?
2022-09-23
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Custom SQL Server on RDS
SQL Server on RDS has a more configurable option that allows you to meet the specific requirements of your application in a similar was as you would on-premises, while still being a managed service.
2022-09-21
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Are You a Traffic Cop?
A traffic cop isn't a great analogy for a DBA, but all too often it is an accurate one.
2022-09-19 (first published: 2018-03-20)
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Who Are You?
I was sitting here thinking about the editorial when Kathi Kellenberger came to mind. She would frequently write about her favorite show, Star Trek. I too have been a fan of Star Trek since I was very young. However, my favorite show is a little more obscure and not as many people have seen it, […]
2022-09-17
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Paying It Forward on the Internet
Helping others has been good for Steve's career and he encourages you to do it as well.
2022-09-16
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To Which Experts Should You Listen?
Many experts that speak to at events are working for vendors. Steve notes that this might mean they are making sales pitches, not not always.
2022-09-14
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The Challenge of Early Tech Decisions
We often live with our early decisions on technology, which can be a challenge over time.
2022-09-12
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Things Move Fast
I have several things I’d like to say in the editorial today, but I feel I have to start off with my condolences to the family of Queen Elizabeth II. For that matter, my condolences to the people of Britain. This truly is the end of an era. Things do indeed move fast sometimes. Working […]
2022-09-10
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Fixing Impostor Syndrome
Lessons on impostor syndrome from a marketer apply to technologists as well.
2022-09-09
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Blogs
Understanding Microsoft Purview Pricing
By Mr Fox SQL
Ever since its official launch around October 2021, Microsoft Purview has been one of...
Why I tweet about work and personal topics from the same account
Over the last few years, I’ve had a few people ask me why I...
Daily Coping 26 Sep 2022
By Steve Jones
Today’s coping tip is to enjoy photos from a time with happy memories. On...
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