Phil Factor reflects on how hard it really is to develop a really effective database that meets the SQL Standards, and how as a result we are only beginning to realize fully the vision of relational orthogonality in databases.
2016-02-08
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This week Steve Jones wonders about the age of your instances and whether you are planning on upgrades or aware of how many out of support instances you might have.
2016-02-05
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We have an operating system for how our organizations are run. Steve Jones talks about a new one that might be important for the world rules by software.
2016-02-04
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The idea of using a queue in a database is one that some people try to avoid, preferring to use a messaging service. However, Steve Jones notes that this isn't always necessary.
2016-02-03
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It's hard to build strong security over time, but it's worth the effort. Steve Jones notes that even smart people have problems implementing strong security.
2016-02-02
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Rodney Landrum gets lost in the fourth dimension, while coding the infinite possible combinations of SQL Server dates and times.
2016-02-01
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What version of your code is the true one? Steve Jones talks some version control today.
2016-02-01
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Today Steve Jones looks at security training and the need for understanding from upper management.
2016-01-28
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Steve Jones looks at the challenges of putting a team together of wildly different skill levels.
2016-01-26
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Today Steve Jones talks about how you can present yourself better within the confines of a resume.
2016-01-25
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In the beginning, there was OLTP – Online Transaction Processing. Fast, reliable, and ruthlessly...
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True or False: Tables with a SPARSE column consume more space than regular columns if most values are NOT NULL.
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