I Feel Like a Magician
Something sufficiently complex, in our eyes, may appear to be magic. Steve Jones feels some of his knowledge about SQL Server looks the same way to others.
2018-09-04 (first published: 2015-07-06)
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Editorials
2018-09-03
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2018-09-03
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2018-08-31
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Why not take a risk and try something new?
When we risk failure, we also have the opportunity for success, so try something new today.
2018-08-30
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Data Clarity
The ways in which we collect and use data aren't always apparent to our customers. Perhaps we should do better.
2018-08-29
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Protecting Our Stream of Data
We can't protect against all hacks, but can we prove they weren't our fault?
2018-08-28
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'Comedy Limited' with SQL Server
Phil Factor is not amused by SQL Server's handling of the comma-separated value (CSV) file format.
2018-08-27
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Fun at Work
Today Steve asks about the fun times you might have had at work and captured in pictures.
2018-08-24
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2018-08-23
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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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