Slipstreaming
Why don't we have updates, patches, and service packs slipstreamed into the base product for new installs?
2008-02-14
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Editorials
And Then There Was One
Windows 2008 RTMs, a change from the SQL Server support team, and a Jump Start for Katmai.
2008-02-11
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The Identity Debate
Using the Identity Property might be one of the more debated features of SQL Server. This editorial was originally published on Mar 5, 2008. It is being re-run as Steve is on vacation.
2008-02-11
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2008-02-08
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Feedback
Corporate management often asks for feedback and buy-in with their ideas and programs. Why don't they get it?
2008-02-06
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Compensation
Employee compensation is more than just salary. Steve Jones talks about how you might look at building more effective compensation plans for workers.
2008-02-05
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2008-02-04
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More Layers
Less CIOs are reporting to CEOs this past year. Is that a problem? Steve Jones offers some comments.
2008-02-04
52 reads
2008-02-01
333 reads
The January Car Update
The bimonthly update looks at a compressed air car, the X-Prize, daily rentals, and hybrid pickups.
2008-01-31
151 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
You can find all the session materials for the presentation “Indexing for Dummies” that...
“SQL Server Is Slow” Part 4 of 4
By Kevin3NF
Parts 1, 2 and 3 got you to the (SQL) engine room. Now we...
Forums
visual studio seems to lose "provider" on pkg imports
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ERD Tools recommendation
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Stairway to Azure SQL Hyperscale – Level 3: RBPEX Caching Layer Internals
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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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