The Feature Debate
Is SQL Server keeping up with MySQL or is it the other way around. Steve Jones comments on a few of the differences in the platforms.
2008-04-09
121 reads
Editorials
Securing Data
It's important that you do more than just implement perimeter security with firewalls. Steve Jones talks about how we can better secure our systems.
2008-04-08
520 reads
No XP, but Look Forward To 7
A look back at the news of the past week including Windows 7, SSD performance, April Fools, and consistency in SQL Server.
2008-04-07
498 reads
The Cost of Support
Microsoft is not planning on releasing Service Pack 3, but what is the best model for supporting software? Steve Jones gives a few thoughts.
2008-04-07
89 reads
2008-04-04
118 reads
A Scary Comparison
What changes are coming in the editions for SQL Server 2008. Steve Jones finds a rather scary piece of literature.
2008-04-02
542 reads
April Bloopers
Steve takes a day off from the editorials with this blooper reel from the podcasts. Be sure to watch the video.
2008-04-01
184 reads
The Exceptional DBA
There are many SQL Server DBAs with an intimate knowledge of how SQL Server works, the operating system, hardware and so on. They have the skills to keep a production system running without a hitch. It is no longer enough.
2008-03-31
999 reads
The March Car Update
Steve Jones' bimonthly update on the state of transportation and what's happening with his Prius.
2008-03-31
273 reads
The Credit Debate
As databases grow, we store more and more types of data. This Friday's poll asks what types of data you don't want to store.
2008-03-28
110 reads
Blogs
Friday Flyway Tips: State-based deployment with Flyway Teams
By Steve Jones
I was asked about state-based deployments in Flyway Teams, so I decided to show...
Advice I Like: The Main Thing
By Steve Jones
The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing. – from...
Sic Transit Gloria Community
When Covid took out the PASS organization, I had someone say to me, “Well,...
Forums
Dynamic T-SQL Script Parameterization Using Python
Comments posted to this topic are about the item Dynamic T-SQL Script Parameterization Using...
ExecutionLog3 table in Reportserver Database
I have a SSRS report for which users are complaining to be slow, but...
SQL Server Maintenance Plan Feedback
Hi I set this up today. I wanted to get some feedback. I have...
Question of the Day
Counting Bits IV
What do these two selects return?
SELECT BIT_COUNT (CAST (-1 as smallint))
, BIT_COUNT (CAST (-1 as bigint))
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