2015-08-03
252 reads
Editorials
But we've always done it that way…
Inspired by his visit to the battlefield of Waterloo, Grant Fritchey explains the dangers of doing things the way you've always done them and the need to challenge constantly your beliefs and understanding of how the technology you manage works.
2015-08-03
164 reads
How To Keep Up with SQL Server
It can be a challenge to keep up with the rapidly evolving SQL Server platform. Andy Warren has a few ideas today.
2015-07-31
391 reads
The Security Payoff
An invitation to hack United's IT systems has resulted in vulnerabilities being found and hackers rewarded for disclosing the issues.
2015-07-30
118 reads
Hiring for Culture
Steve Jones discusses the decision to hire someone that fits in with your culture at work, and what that means.
2015-07-29
161 reads
Visualizing in Space
An amazing visualization of basketball players has Steve Jones encouraging you to find your own pet project and showcase some skills.
2015-07-28
152 reads
No Downtime Deployments
Can you deploy your database changes without any downtime? Steve Jones has a few notes.
2015-07-27
129 reads
What We Want and What We'll Pay For
The challenges of getting enough resources for our projects aren't always apparent.
2015-07-27
150 reads
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
166 reads
The Evolving DBA
The job of the DBA is constantly evolving, but one thing has always been critical: access to data.
2015-07-23
254 reads
Blogs
Experimenting with CHOOSE: #SQLNewBlogger
By Steve Jones
I was looking over the CHOOSE() function while editing an article at SQL Server...
Fighting Procrastination?
By Brian Kelley
Here is another short video (~ 15 minutes). This is by the author of...
A Fun Prize at the PASS Data Community Summit
By Steve Jones
I had a briefing for the 2026 PASS Data Community Summit, which is just...
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SQL Server 2025 Server-level Roles
In SQL Server 2022+, what does the ##MS_DatabaseConnector## role allow?
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