What Does Support Look Like?
With a new version of SQL Server being released every 2-3 years now, what does that mean for support from Microsoft? What about from DBAs?
2009-03-09
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Editorials
Adoption
Are lots of people adopting SQL Server 2008? Should you be looking at it? Steve Jones has a few comments on what the new lifecycle of SQL Server might mean for DBAs and developers.
2009-03-04
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The SQL Bailout
With all the bailouts being requested in the US, where is the money for DBAs who need it?
2009-03-03
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A Cloudy Week - Database Weekly (Mar 2, 2009)
There has been a lot of news about cloud computing this past week, including an announcement about SQL Server.
2009-03-02
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Guest Editorial: Information is Power
Phil Factor muses on the power, and potential failings, of the relational database, and wonders if those responsible for its development should feel any guilt about the opportunities for abuse of the power that it affords.
2009-03-02
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Pruning
DBAs tend to be very organized, and most of them don't want unnecessary objects on their systems. Is it worth cleaning up? Steve Jones asks the question this Friday.
2009-02-27
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The February 2009 Energy Update
In this month's energy update Steve Jones takes a look at more efficient building practices to increase energy efficiency.
2009-02-26
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Chargeback
Should IT charge other departments for the use of its resources? Is that good for the business? Steve Jones comments on what this could mean for SQL Server DBAs.
2009-02-25
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Do You Verify Your Database Backups?
Backup verification is a vital part of a well-designed database maintenance plan and yet some DBAs neglect to do it. Brad McGehee ownders why.
2009-02-24
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Instrumenting Code - Database Weekly (Feb 23, 2009)
In the Oracle world, great importance is attached to "instrumenting" your application code. However, it seems not to be an issue that is much discussed in SQL Server. Tony Davis wonders why...
2009-02-23
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Blogs
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...
Session Materials for Techorama & DataGrillen 2026
I’ve uploaded the slides for my Techorama session Microsoft Fabric for Dummies and my...
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