Database Health
What's in a database health report? Steve Jones asks what you might want to put in one for this Friday's poll.
2008-10-10
789 reads
Editorials
Project Management Management
The state of project management for technology projects doesn't seem to be keeping up with technology itself. Steve Jones talks a little about what might be wrong.
2008-10-09
325 reads
Take the Plunge
Today Steve Jones talks about starting your own business and should you do it with online tools.
2008-10-08
101 reads
A Better Database Engine
How much different can a database engine make to a platform? MySpace was recently mentioned along with database technology from Sun Microsystems that might make them more profitable.
2008-10-07
318 reads
Social Hacks
We try to keep control of the data in our databases, but as the world becomes more connected, it's harder to ensure integrity. Steve Jones talks about some of the issues in this new Web 2.0 world.
2008-10-06
127 reads
The Weekly News for Oct 6, 2008 (Database Weekly)
Steve Jones looks back at some of the news from the week ending Oct 6, 2008.
2008-10-06
29 reads
Speed or Value?
Everyone wants extreme performance from their systems, but is that always the way to look at things? This Friday Steve Jones asks about how you consider performance in your purchasing decisions.
2008-10-03
77 reads
Jumping the Gun
How quickly should security issues be reported? Steve Jones isn't sure, but he talks a bit about what we might want to do.
2008-10-02
62 reads
Managerial Relations
Steve Jones talks a bit more about the employee manager relationship in this turbulent times.
2008-10-01
112 reads
The Relational Manager
Managing DBAs can be a challenge for both sides. Steve Jones talks a bit about some of his relationships with managers and the trouble that sometimes occurs.
2008-09-30
255 reads
Blogs
A New Word: Etherness
By Steve Jones
etherness – n. the wistful feeling of looking around a gathering of loved ones,...
Vibe Coding a Login Tracking System
By Steve Jones
A customer was asking about tracking logins and logouts in Redgate Monitor. We don’t...
4 CPE Opportunity (Virtual) for Charity
By Brian Kelley
Every year, the South Carolina State Internal Auditors Association and the South Carolina Midlands...
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UNISTR Basics
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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