2008-03-14
118 reads
Editorials
Scaling Out
Scaling out is hard to do with SQL Server, but why doesn't Microsoft build a better solution?
2008-03-13
276 reads
The Social Contract
How much of a contract for servicing SQL Server should we expect? Has Microsoft broken an implied contract with us?
2008-03-11
91 reads
Bad Meetings
A joint editorial this week from the Red Gate team looking back at the news of the week.
2008-03-10
54 reads
Dreams of the Future
Steve Jones looks ahead to an interesting trip for the future of a couple of technical geeks.
2008-03-06
87 reads
Terry-bites
A new technology could be a boon for database servers, dramatically increasing the amount of memory available for SQL Server.
2008-03-05
104 reads
A New World Record
SQL Server 2008 sets a TPC record. And it hasn't even been released. This editorial was originally published on Mar 4, 2008. It is being rerun as Steve is on vacation.
2008-03-04
161 reads
How to lay out SQL Code
Anyone who inherits a database application dreads poorly laid-out SQL code. Development teams loathe it. Putting it right would be easier, if there was a common, agreed, standard in place, so why the difficulty?
2008-03-03
217 reads
Locking Your Disk
How important is disk encryption to you? Do you think about all those replicated or copied databases on laptops? Let us know. This editorial was originally published on Feb 28, 2008. It is being re-run as Steve is on holiday.
2008-02-29
121 reads
The February Energy Update
Steve Jones takes a look at the world of energy news and a few projects out at the ranch.
2008-02-28
56 reads
Blogs
Truncate Table Pitfalls
Truncate Table Pitfalls Truncating a table can be gloriously fast—and spectacularly dangerous when used carelessly....
dataMinds Connect 2025 – Slides & Scripts
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“SQL Server Is Slow” Part 4 of 4
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Parts 1, 2 and 3 got you to the (SQL) engine room. Now we...
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Vector Datatype Dimensions
The new vector datatype in SQL Server 2025 requires a number dimension parameter. What is the maximum number of dimensions supported?
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