The Utilty
Is Information Technology a utility service for companies? Steve Jones thinks it can, and should, be, but it can also be a lot more. It can be a strategic part of your enterprise.
2010-07-12
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Editorials
Assumptions
For this Friday poll, Steve Jones asks about assumptions that cause you problems at work.
2010-07-09
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Leanring from Experts
A guest editorial from Andy Warren. Experience helps us do a better job, and one way you can get that is learning from experts.
2010-07-07
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What if TDE was available in Standard Edition?
Today we have a guest editorial from John Magnabosco that looks at TDE, and the reasons that it ought to be in Standard Edition.
2010-07-06
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2010-07-05
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Should DBAs Be the Protectors of Data?
Brad McGehee wonders whether DBA's should take a more active role in managing their organization's data, even if it means potentially ruffling a few feathers.
2010-07-05
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Are We Not Testing Enough?
This Friday Steve Jones asks if we are setting the bar high enough when interviewing people and would you want to test more?
2010-07-02
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Lost Data
Steve Jones talks about the loss of data, and how it can impact your life. And why you want to be sure that your restores are ready in the event of a disaster.
2010-07-01
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On Being the 2009 Exceptional DBA
A guest editorial from Josef Richberg, winner of the Exceptional DBA contests in 2009.
2010-06-30
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The Breakfast Plan Goes Awry
A simple motivational plan goes sideways in this guest editorial from Andy Warren.
2010-06-29
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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...
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