Is Skynet Coming?
The poll this week looks to the future and artificial intelligence. Steve Jones wonders if we'll ever really see this.
2015-07-24
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Editorials
The Evolving DBA
The job of the DBA is constantly evolving, but one thing has always been critical: access to data.
2015-07-23
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There Are Always Constraints
We must learn to deal with the reality of our situation, along with the limitations.
2015-07-21
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Are DacPacs ready for prime-time?
DacPacs have been around for a while but DBAs have not, in the past, taken them particularly seriously. Is it time to get involved and influence the way the technology develops?
2015-07-20
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Presenting Data
One important skill is for the DBA or developer of the future is being sure they can present data to clients in a way they can use it.
2015-07-20
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Would You Pay To Wear Jeans?
For this Friday, Andy Warren asks if you would pay to change your wardrobe for work.
2015-07-17
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Continuous Delivery In Real Life
Everyone wants to know who is actually using Continuous Deliver for their software. Today Steve Jones has a prominent example.
2015-07-16
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2015-07-15
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Data or Experience
Is it more imortant to use the data or your experience? Does one have more weight than the other?
2015-07-14
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2015-07-13
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Blogs
A New Word: Anderance
By Steve Jones
anderance – n. the awareness that your partner perceives the relationship from a totally...
Troubleshooting SQL Server – Starting with the Error Log
By gbargsley
We’ve all been there. Someone walks up and asks, “Is SQL Server having issues?”...
From OLTP to Analytics: Bridging the Gap with Modern SQL Architectures
By Chris Yates
In the beginning, there was OLTP – Online Transaction Processing. Fast, reliable, and ruthlessly...
Forums
Work out closing balance using opening balance of prior month
Hello, I think I need a recursive cte query but unsure of the logic....
The Security of Old Tech
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Question of the Day
Tables with a SPARSE Column and Consumption
True or False: Tables with a SPARSE column consume more space than regular columns if most values are NOT NULL.
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