Having a Little Fun at SQL Server Central
Steve reminisces on some of the fun times he's had at SQL Server Central.
2026-02-27
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Editorials
2026-02-25
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Can You Let Go of Determinism
As Steve uses AI more, it seems determinism isn't something you get out of many LLMs.
2026-02-23
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Doing Good at SQL Server Central
Steve talks about some of the charitable work at SQL Server Central.
2026-02-20
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Engineer Lessons
Steve thinks a few lessons on being a software engineer at Google are good items for anyone to think about.
2026-02-18
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2026-02-16 (first published: 2006-10-06)
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Microsoft Security Changes and SQL Server
Windows is changing its security, which will affect SQL Server.
2026-02-14
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Expanding into Print
This is part of a few memories from the founders of SQL Server Central, celebrating 25 years of operation this month. When we started SQL Server Central, our goal was to build a great resource that helped other people advance in their careers and also made some money. Our decisions in building the site were […]
2026-02-13
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The Power of Data and Privacy
Steve discusses privacy and data that is publicly available on the Internet.
2026-02-11
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The DBA is Dead; Long Live the DBA
There have many many times when a company or individual has thought that DBAs aren't needed. Steve doesn't think that has ever been true, nor will it be anytime soon.
2026-02-09
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Blogs
PostgreSQL: Diagnosing and Fixing a Sequential Scan with No Filter Predicate
A sequential scan is not always a problem — PostgreSQL's planner often chooses one...
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...
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