Key Storage
Today Steve Jones asks about how you secure the keys that secure your other data. Is there a good way that you've found to handle this?
2012-04-13
152 reads
Editorials
Transfer Times in the Cloud
Today Steve Jones talks about a problem in the cloud computing world: getting your data back.
2012-04-12
155 reads
Wasting Time
Focusing in one area for long periods of time is hard. Steve Jones thinks that people taking a little time at work to recharge is a good idea, and something companies might want to encourage.
2012-04-11
258 reads
Certificates Everywhere
Today Steve Jones talks about security and his desire to have certificates be the primary means of securing communications and verifying authenticity.
2012-04-10
188 reads
Get Some Cross Training Today
There's an IT skills gap in many companies, which is forcing managers to get creative. Steve Jones says now is the time to look for some cross training at work.
2012-04-09
183 reads
2012-04-09
54 reads
The On-call Demands
This Friday Steve Jones asks about your on-call responsibilities and the load you face from after hours calls. If you're a DBA that doesn't work strictly 9-5 every week, let us know.
2012-04-06
169 reads
Treat the Database like Code
Steve Jones reminds us that our databases contain code, and as such, they ought to be under some type of version control.
2012-04-05
219 reads
My Little Friend
Today Steve Jones talks about his favorite feature in SSMS 2012 and why everyone should use it.
2012-04-04
627 reads
Too Many Bricks, Too Much Data
Too much data can be as much of a problem as too little. Today Steve Jones talks about some problems that we have in working with lots of data and how we might address the issues. Those that do well, will succeed in the future.
2012-04-03
194 reads
Blogs
A New Word: on tenderhooks
By Steve Jones
on tenderhooks – adj. feeling the primal satisfaction of being needed by someone, which...
Ramblings about data communities and your contributions, no excuses
By DataOnWheels
I have been active in the data community throughout my career. I have met...
SQL Server Journey till 2025 (brief)
By Vinay Thakur
Quick Summary for Microsoft SQL Server till 2025, I am fortunate to be part...
Forums
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Azure SQL Database | CREATE EVENT SESSION [Blocking_Capture] ON DATABASE
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Question of the Day
String Similarity I
On SQL Server 2025, when I run this, what is returned?
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