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
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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
334 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
Finding Balance: Things Will Come Up
By Steve Jones
I have a presentation on finding balance in your career that got quite a...
Who Are You Doing It For?
By Brian Kelley
But as I've matured over the years, I came to realize that I needed...
Presenting Twice in May 2026
By alevyinroc
I will be presenting my latest session, Documenting Your Work for Worry-Free Vacations, in-person...
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The day-to-day pressures of a DBA team, and how we can work smarter with automation and AI
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Migrate SSRS Reports to PowerBI Report Server in SQL Server 2025
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Identities and Sequences III
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Question of the Day
Identities and Sequences III
When thinking of the Identity property for auto incrementing columns and sequences for the same action, which can be used with the BIGINT data type?
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