With the current economic downturn, many of us are wondering if we will still have a job by the end of this new year. Although DBAs are still in demand, no DBA job is 100% immune from layoffs. Brad suggests that now is the perfect time to invest in yourself.
2009-01-08
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Fog Creek Software has a new headquarters and the offices look amazing. Steve Jones talks about the value of a beautiful space.
2009-01-06
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In which Phil hears about an extra 'leap' second added over the new year, and broods on the missing INTERVAL datatype in SQL Server
2009-01-05
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This Friday, a guest poll and editorial from Adrian Nichols wondering about the value of experience in a particular area.
2009-01-02
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It's the first day of 2009 and Steve Jones gives a few predictions for the new year in this editorial.
2009-01-01
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Steve Jones looks back at the past year and database news that has occurred.
2008-12-31
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Steve Jones gives one last update on energy issues in the US in 2008 with a look at the construction and building industries.
2008-12-30
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Steve Jones is considering changes to SQLServerCentral and presents a few ideas today.
2008-12-29
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Steve Jones wonders if Microsoft is doing a good job with their efforts to patch SQL Server security issues?
2008-12-29
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2008-12-26
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By Brian Kelley
There's a great article from MIT Technology Review about resetting on the hype of...
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By Steve Jones
A customer was asking about tracking logins and logouts in Redgate Monitor. We don’t...
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What does this code return in SQL Server 2025+? (assume the database has an appropriate collation)
SELECT UNISTR('Hello 4E16754C') AS 'A Classic';
A: 
B: 
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