The Cloud Security Problem
Cloud security can be better than on-premises, but it requires work and knowledge.
2024-10-30
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Editorials
Databases for Executives
Data and databases are critical in today's world. Executives should understand that, and Steve has something you can pass along.
2024-10-28
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Knowing Your Total Reward
When you agree to work for a company, you should understand all your compensation.
2024-10-25
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When Companies Fail
The challenge of software pervading all aspects of our lives and inside many products is going to be create an interesting world when companies fail.
2024-10-23
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Tech Debt Perils
Ignoring technical debt can cause no shortage of problems for companies. Today Steve has a recent example of this.
2024-10-21
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Are We Dinosaurs?
Let's talk about the elephant in the room right up front. Yes, I'm old. I remember when Buck Woody was a little tyke on the day the last of the Tyranosaurs died (I'm older than Buck). So, I'm not asking if I'm old. Yes. I'm old. No, I'm asking if that massive meteor strike over […]
2024-10-19
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2024-10-18
102 reads
The Modern Algorithm of Chance
Algorithms rule the world and Steve talks about the impact those have on the world.
2024-10-16
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The Role of Databases in the Era of AI
Steve has a few thoughts on how AIs change the role of databases.
2024-10-14
300 reads
Serverless Gets Faster
In Azure SQL Database serverless edition, we get an upgrade to our configuration.
2024-10-12
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Blogs
Truncate Table Pitfalls
Truncate Table Pitfalls Truncating a table can be gloriously fast—and spectacularly dangerous when used carelessly....
dataMinds Connect 2025 – Slides & Scripts
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“SQL Server Is Slow” Part 4 of 4
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Parts 1, 2 and 3 got you to the (SQL) engine room. Now we...
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Question of the Day
Vector Datatype Dimensions
The new vector datatype in SQL Server 2025 requires a number dimension parameter. What is the maximum number of dimensions supported?
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