Cloud Native
Building software for the cloud often requires some changes. This week Steve wonders how many of you are making the effort.
2019-04-12
182 reads
Editorials
Computer Disruptions
I travel a fair amount for work to speak at various events around the world. Traveling can be quite a disruption to my life, and I do work to limit the amount of time that I'm gone. As my kids have gotten older, I'm have less commitments at home and an extra night during a […]
2019-04-11
229 reads
Understanding Your Database
Steve notes that many of us might not completely understand every part of our database, but it's information that can be helpful in cleaning out unnecessary entities.
2019-04-10
564 reads
You're not really that good at SQL Server
Steve reminds some people that there are reasons to continue to improve your skills.
2019-04-08
1,833 reads
Why should SQL Server 2019 excite developers?
Phil Factor is excited for SQL Server 2019 and is keen to tell you why.
2019-04-06
693 reads
Azure Data Explorer
Azure Data Explorer is a platform from Microsoft that might be an interesting fit
2019-04-05
376 reads
2019-04-04
661 reads
The Counter Offer - Part 2
Today we have a guest editorial from Andy Warren that takes another view of the counter offer from your employer.
2019-04-03 (first published: 2015-09-18)
587 reads
The Counter Offer - Part 1
Today we have a guest editorial from Andy Warren that looks at the challenge of getting a counter offer from your employer.
2019-04-02 (first published: 2015-09-17)
1,322 reads
I'm In Charge of Books Online
Today Steve has an announcement about his role in moving Books Online forward.
2019-04-01
548 reads
Blogs
SQL Server instance metadata inventory with PowerShell and SMO
By SQLPals
SQL Server instance metadata inventory with PowerShell and SMO The purpose...
5 SQL Tricks Worth Remembering Before You Close the Laptop
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Claude Context Window
By Arun Sirpal
Every Claude conversation has a context window. It is the total amount of text...
Forums
Celebrating 30 years of PostgreSQL, A Thank you message
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provisioning sql server via VMware Cloud Foundation
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No More Deadlocks
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Question of the Day
No More Deadlocks
After detecting deadlocks in SQL Server 2025 and lowering the time threshold for detecting future issues, when does the Database Engine return to the 5s default interval?
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