This weekend is Christmas, and likely many of you are not working hard today and will enjoy a long weekend until Tuesday. There are many other holidays at this time of year as well, and I hope you are enjoying the season with loved ones. I want to take a moment to wish everyone a […]
2022-12-23
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Does your database server need an upgrade? Steve notes that you might learn a bit about the best hardware to ensure a good ROI. Even if you wouldn't make a change for your own desktop machine.
2022-12-21
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Steve realizes that he doesn't use physical storage anymore for transferring data.
2022-12-19 (first published: 2022-12-16)
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It's time to look at an instance upgrade for SQL Server Central. Or is it? Steve shares some thoughts about the process and decision making.
2022-12-14
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Learning to efficiently manage time in a team is hard. Steve has a few ideas today, based on a book.
2022-12-12
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If you're an experienced, knowledgeable, seasoned (I won't say old), SQL Server data professional, and you choose to use Trace Events (Profiler), more power to you. That's it. That's all I have to say. Do what you think best. I'm never, ever (again), going to second guess you. Further, my apologies for ever having done […]
2022-12-10
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Is the stuff we do in our off hours truly relaxing or just taking up time?
2022-12-09 (first published: 2017-03-31)
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2022-12-07 (first published: 2017-03-21)
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2022-12-05 (first published: 2017-04-11)
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Steve reminds us about being charitable if we are fortunate enough to do so.
2022-12-03
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