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
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Editorials
Serverless Gets Faster
In Azure SQL Database serverless edition, we get an upgrade to our configuration.
2024-10-12
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Everything is Code
The executives at CrowdStrike testify before the US Congress, noting their software development process needs work.
2024-10-11
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Keep. It. Simple.
How simple should software development be? Steve notes it can be simple, but not too simple.
2024-10-09
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The Load of Real Time Data Warehouses
How much load do real time updates place on a data warehouse? Steve has a few thoughts on the analysis of the Amazon Redshift dataset, Redset.
2024-10-07
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Being an extroverted introvert at a conference
As I start this editorial, I am sitting at a PostgreSQL conference in New York City during the nighttime reception. The sound of 100 voices is not quite deafening, but it is certainly loud and understanding anyone in this group would be hard. It is also hard because I only know about four people at […]
2024-10-05
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Where's the Printer Friendly Option?
Steve reminisces about the older technology of putting words on paper, often from the web.
2024-10-04
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Cleaning Up Your Database
How many of us clean up our databases and is it worth it? Steve has a few thoughts.
2024-10-02
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Effective Engineering
Platform engineering is a new area of focus for some, but it's already being seen as passé by some. Steve notes that there isn't a magic bullet for building better software. It comes about by us working together.
2024-09-30
104 reads
Unstuck
Have you ever been stuck in some area of your life? Maybe at work? That big project. Progressing in your career. The slow query that seems impossible to make faster. Learning new skills to switch careers. Maybe outside of work? The weekend home project that’s been going on for more than a few weekends… possibly […]
2024-09-28
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Blogs
Query Intelligence in SQL Server 2025: What Developers Need to Know
By Chris Yates
When Microsoft announced SQL Server 2025, I was curious about what would truly change...
Finding and Killing Blockers with Redgate AI Tech
By Steve Jones
Redgate has a research arm, called the Foundry, that has been experimenting with AIs...
Back at Small Data SF in 2025
By Steve Jones
Today I’m in San Francisco at Small Data SF 2025. I went to the...
Forums
Large posts full of code not allowed anymore?
Several times now, I've seen a post asking for a solution. I've replied, and...
Data > Hype
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Slipstream parameters
What parameters are needed to enable a slipstream installation for setup.exe (SQL Server setup)?
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