Spring Connections and Learning at PASS On Tour
The spring PASS On Tour event is coming to Chicago in a few weeks.
2026-04-27
72 reads
Editorials
2026-04-25
34 reads
2026-04-24
96 reads
Every Database Has Problems
The magic way to get better performance from your system is to write better code from the start.
2026-04-22
145 reads
The New OS Wars
A few countries are looking to reduce their reliance on US technology. While they might leave Windows, Steve thinks they will continue to run SQL Server.
2026-04-20
156 reads
2026-04-17
100 reads
Who is Irresponsible?
It can be irresponsible to use AI, but is it in many cases? Steve has a few thoughts.
2026-04-15
76 reads
2026-04-13
111 reads
Don't Panic
And bring a towel. If you don't know what I'm talking about, you have homework. You know with that lead in I'm going to talk about AI. Sorry, can't help it. It's on my mind quite a lot. It's in the news, oh, a whole lot. The majority of those stories can be summed up […]
2026-04-11
93 reads
Acting with Confidence
Acting with confidence is great, but how do you decide when there are potential impacts and concerns about your actions? Steve has a few thoughts today.
2026-04-10
75 reads
Blogs
PostgreSQL: Diagnosing and Fixing a Sequential Scan with No Filter Predicate
A sequential scan is not always a problem — PostgreSQL's planner often chooses one...
Giving AI Agents Visibility Into SQL Server with MCP
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what it actually takes to make an...
The Book of Redgate: Profits
By Steve Jones
Redgate is a for-profit company. We look to make money by building and selling...
Forums
Stop Prompting Your AI Agent. Give It a Playbook.
Comments posted to this topic are about the item Stop Prompting Your AI Agent....
Finish the quote
Comments posted to this topic are about the item Finish the quote
Everything I Needed to Know Used to be Found in One Book
Comments posted to this topic are about the item Everything I Needed to Know...
Question of the Day
Finish the quote
Finish this quote (for a fun Memorial Day question):
Do not try and bend the spoon. That's impossible. ...See possible answers